Tick Borne Illness
borellia (lyme disease), bartonella (cat scratch fever), babesia, ehrilichia, alpha gal, anaplasma phagocytophilum, rickettsia (rocky mountain spotted fever), Powassan virus, West Nile Virus and more.
Common Symptoms:
-Fever and chills
-Fatigue and malaise
-Muscle aches and joint pain: including pain, swelling or stiffness
-Headaches
-Rashes
-Neurological symptoms: tingling, numbness, facial palsy, memory or concentration issues
-Heart-related symptoms: palpitations or irregular heartbeat
-Digestive disturbances: nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea
-Swollen lymph nodes
-Mood changes and cognitive difficulties: anxiety, depression, or “brain fog”
-Insomnia
-Loss of appetite and/or weight loss
There have been massive surges in tick borne illness in recent years. In fact rates of lyme disease have more than double in the last two decades. Although there are effective treatments to address this infection, a subset of patients continue to experience persistent symptoms, often referred to Chronic Lyme Disease or Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS),
There have been massive surges in tick borne illness in recent years. In fact rates of lyme disease have more than double in the last two decades. Although there are effective treatments to address this infection, a subset of patients continue to experience persistent symptoms, often referred to Chronic Lyme Disease or Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS),
It is important to note that Lyme disease represents just one of many tick-borne illnesses, often occurring in conjunction with lyme disease. These include: bartonella (cat scratch fever), babesia, ehrilichia, alpha gal, anaplasma phagocytophilum, rickettsia (rocky mountain spotted fever), Powassan virus, West Nile Virus and more. Tick borne illness can significantly disrupt the immune system, trigger chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, persistent fatigue, joint pain, food reactions and other long term issues. Early recognition, treatment and comprehensive management are critical, as tick-borne illnesses can lead to lasting complications if left untreated or unaddressed.
More information:
Conventional testing oftentimes only screens for lyme disease using less than ideal testing methods. Functional diagnostic testing allows for a more comprehensive approach, providing complete tick borne illness testing, identifying all listed potential infections. Comprehensive approaches to supporting overall wellness by utilizing antimicrobial supplement therapies, nutritional interventions, supporting the immune system, detoxification pathways, gut health restoration and individualized interventions is crucial for optimal healing.