Sandego.net – Weeks after a tick bite, retired New Hampshire pharmacist John Reagan developed symptoms that initially looked like the flu. What began with headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea eventually became a medical emergency that left him unable to speak, move or open his eyes.

Reagan, 66, had removed a tiny tick shortly after returning home in early May. Living in Concord, New Hampshire, he knew about Lyme disease and believed he had acted quickly. He had recently retired and spent much of his time outdoors hunting, fishing and walking family dogs.…