Christy Turlington's health scare

28-09-2007 11:30

Christy Turlington has got Lyme disease.The supermodel-turned-actress was luckily diagnosed with the infection - which is most commonly contracted through a tick bite and causes flu-like symptoms and a nasty rash - in the early stages and is being treated with antibiotics.A friend of the 38-year-old star said: "They caught it early - she is going to be fine." If Lyme disease goes untreated, it can go lead to chronic arthritis and inflammation of the brain.A representative for Christy - who has two children with husband Ed Burns - insists she is doing well, saying: "While we don't answer any questions about Christy's private life, so there is no misunderstanding, Christy is very healthy and fine."Meanwhile, Christy - who is mother to three-year-old Grace and 19-month-old Finn - has revealed she is keen to have more children.She said: "I want this chaotic, loud family. I'm one of three and my husband's one of three. I'm working on him.