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Lyme Symptom Checker

Self-check your symptoms, see a digital scorecard, and download a PDF to share with your Levitas clinician.

Information only; not a diagnosis. Please seek medical advice for any concerns.

Section 1: 38-Point Symptom Frequency

How often if the past month have the following symptoms been experienced ? ( Rating scale :(0=Never, 1=Sometimes, 2=Most, 3=All the time. Blank=No symptoms.)

Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing1. Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing
Unexplained weight change - loss or gain2. Unexplained weight change - loss or gain
Fatigue, tiredness3. Fatigue, tiredness
Unexplained hair loss4. Unexplained hair loss
Swollen glands5. Swollen glands
Sore throat6. Sore throat
Testicular pain / Pelvic pain7. Testicular pain / Pelvic pain
Unexplained menstrual irregularity8. Unexplained menstrual irregularity
Unexplained breast milk production, breast pain9. Unexplained breast milk production, breast pain
Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction10. Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction / loss of libido11. Sexual dysfunction / loss of libido
Upset stomach12. Upset stomach
Change in bowel function (constipation or diarrhea)13. Change in bowel function (constipation or diarrhea)
Chest pain or rib soreness14. Chest pain or rib soreness
Shortness of breath / cough15. Shortness of breath / cough
Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block16. Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
History of heart murmur or valve prolapse17. History of heart murmur or valve prolapse
Joint pain or swelling18. Joint pain or swelling
Stiffness of the neck or back19. Stiffness of the neck or back
Muscle pain or cramps20. Muscle pain or cramps
Twitching of the face or other muscles21. Twitching of the face or other muscles
Headaches22. Headaches
Neck cracks or neck stiffness23. Neck cracks or neck stiffness
Tingling, numbness, burning, or stabbing sensations24. Tingling, numbness, burning, or stabbing sensations
Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)25. Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)
Eyes/vision – double, blurry26. Eyes/vision – double, blurry
Ears/hearing – buzzing, ringing, ear pain27. Ears/hearing – buzzing, ringing, ear pain
Increased motion sickness, vertigo28. Increased motion sickness, vertigo
Lightheadedness, poor balance, difficulty walking29. Lightheadedness, poor balance, difficulty walking
Tremors30. Tremors
Confusion, difficulty thinking31. Confusion, difficulty thinking
Difficulty with concentration or reading32. Difficulty with concentration or reading
Forgetfulness, poor short-term memory33. Forgetfulness, poor short-term memory
Disorientation; getting lost, going to wrong places34. Disorientation; getting lost, going to wrong places
Difficulty with speech or writing35. Difficulty with speech or writing
Mood swings, irritability, depression36. Mood swings, irritability, depression
Disturbed sleep – too much, too little, early awake37. Disturbed sleep – too much, too little, early awake
Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol38. Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol
Section 2: Lyme Incidence (check all that apply)
Section 3: Overall Health (last 30 days)

0–5=1pt, 6–12=2pt, 13–20=3pt, 21–30=4pt (each).

Section 4: Common Lyme Bonus

+5 if ALL of these were rated “3” in Section 1: Fatigue; Forgetfulness; Joint pain/swelling; Tingling/numbness/burning/stabbing; Disturbed sleep.

Interpretation Bands

0–20 Not Likely21–36 Possible37–62 Probable63+ Highly Probable

© Levitas Clinic. Based on Horowitz/MSIDS Questionnaire. This is a screening tool and not a diagnosis.