Does this sound like lyme?

My strange symptoms started last year around March or April...I began getting strange momentary tingly sensations all over my body (almost like a hot needle being dragged over my skin without the pain). This lasted for quite a while and eventually went almost entirely away to the point that I only rarely feel these sensations now. After the initial tingling period I began getting muscle spasticity/cramps especially when I would do repetitive movements. My muscles would fatigue rather quickly especially my hands if I were doing something like painting. I also began getting twitches all over my body and these have continued until now. I've also been worried recently that maybe my memory isn't as great as it used to be (could be in my head). I was convinced I had benign fasciculation syndrome and thought nothing of it. But the random joint pain that comes and goes in my feet and knees has made me question this. I've also noticed I'm quite intolerant of alcohol now and it exacerbates the twitching. I don't feel extremely fatigued and I've never experienced numbness. I'm going to schedule a check up next week. I'm wondering if this strange constellation of symptoms sounds like Lyme and if so it sounds like I must have contracted it over a year ago...I never recall being bitten or seeing a rash and I actually live in the city and didn't really venture into the woods at all so I never thought of lyme...For what it's worth I am in my 20s and I've begun to notice sharp pains in my chest that come and go...

Thanks for any input

Post Edited (calhakes23) : 2/25/2014 10:57:47 PM (GMT-7)

Calhakes23, welcome to the forum! Have you made an apt with a LLMD yet? Its hard to say without a diagnosis but your symptoms sounds a lot like mine when I was diagnosed. I found out I had Lyme Dec 2012. My symptoms were very muscular and neurological in nature. It is quite possible to receive a tick bite without ever seeing one on your body. A lot of people never experience the "typical" rash with the bite either. Its probably a good idea to be seen by an MD who is familiar with Lyme quickly so you can begin treatment if needed right away. Good luck to you

Lymerunner did you find out you had lyme shortly after your symptoms started?

I was led to Lyme because all of my symptoms seem to fit. The twitching initially scared me because I thought ALS but the pattern and progression of the twitching and lack of weakness made me realize it wasn't ALS. I also thought it might possibly be MS, but again I never had numbness or loss of visual acuity or balance issues and the symptoms were widespread as opposed to focal. The way the symptoms seem to fluctuate depending on external factors like stress and alcohol makes me think it might be something infectious. The symptoms initially began in spring ( a time known for lyme disease contraction) as well. My best guesses are either fibromyalgia or lyme. Regardless, I hope I can get it taken care of.