Co-infections can play a significant role in your symptoms an recovery. Below is a list of some common tick-borne co-infections and a few symptoms often associated with each one.
It is important to understand that not everyone experiences the same symptoms, and our journeys can look very different.
While I initially tested positive through IGeneX, my own journey was guided by muscle testing (kinesiology) with my practitioner. For me, this provided a regular progress report on what my body was still struggling with, helping me better understand how to navigate my protocol.
No, Alpha-gal Syndrome is NOT a co-infection, but it is tick-related. It is an allergic reaction to a sugar molecule found in mammalian products, also known as the red meat allergy. Symptoms might include anaphylaxis, hives, digestive issues, swelling, and allergic reaction after consuming or coming in contact with products that might contain mammalian ingredients.
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A bacterial infection that affects white blood cells. Symptoms might include flu-like symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, neuropathy, and shortness of breath. Labs may show low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, and elevated liver enzymes.
A parasite that infects red blood cells. Symptoms might include air hunger (shortness of breath), night seats, palpitations, anxiety, chills, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, and anemia.
A bacterial infection, sometimes referred to as cat scratch fever, that can cause a wide range of symptoms throughout the body. Symptoms might include foot pain, rage, anxiety/panic attacks, OCD tendencies, internal vibrations, numbness/tingling, neurological symptoms, cognitive disfunction, tremors, electrical shooting pains, bone pain, severe fatigue and stretch-mark-like rashes.
A bacterial infectionn related to relapsing fever. Symptoms might include, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, joint pain, and illness symptoms that may come and go.
A bacterial infection that affects white blood cells. Symptoms might include severe flu-like symptoms, high fevers, fatigue, severe headaches, brain fog, confusion, and shortness of breath. Labs may show low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, and elevated liver enzymes.
A bacterial infection that can cause widespread inflammation throughout the body. This falls within the same group as RMSF. Symptoms might include fever, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, neurological symptoms, and rash.
A bacterial infection that can affect the respiratory system and other areas of the body. Symptoms might include fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, muscle pain, chronic cough, shortness of breath, and neurological symptoms.
A tick-borne virus that can affect the brain and nervous system. SYmptoms might include fever, headahes, weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, seizures, and other neurological symptoms.
A bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia. Symptoms might include high fevers, severe headaches, spotted rash, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, and vomitting.
A bacterial infection that is known for symptoms that come and go in cycles. Symptoms might include recurring fevers, chills, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain that often come and go in cycles.
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