For many of us, healing involves more than just treating Lyme disease and co-infections. Other conditions, contributors, and hidden stressors can play a significant role in recovery and may be one of the reasons you're struggling to make progress or experiencing stronger reactions to treatment.
It's also important to understand that sometimes these related conditions aren't the root issues at all, but rather a result of an underlying Lyme disease or co-infection that needs to be addressed.
Below are some of the related conditions that many people in the Lyme community find themselves navigating during their healing journey.
Many of these topics have also been discussed on the Lyme and Beyond with Tanya podcast. I've included a few featured resources, but I encourage you to search the podcast using keywords related to your specific condition or topic.
The adrenal glands help regulate stress, energy, sleep, blood sugar, and immune function. When they're out of balance, symptoms may include fatigue, anxiety, poor stress intolerance, weight gain, sleep issues, and feeling "tired but wired".
Candida is a type of yeast that naturally lives in the body but causes problems when it becomes overgrown. Symptoms may include bloating, digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, sugar cravings, fatigue, recurring yeast infections, and a white coating on the tongue.
CIRS is a chronic inflammatory condition often associated with exposure to water-damaged building and mold. Symptoms may include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, dizziness, sleep issues, sensitivity to chemicals, and difficulty recovering despite treatment if mold exposure is contributing to illness.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF's) are invisible forms of energy emitted by electronic devices, Wi-Fi routers, cell phones, power lines, and other sources. Some people with chronic illness report being especially sensitive to EMF's describing symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, sleep disturbances, or feeling unwell around certain electronic devices.
EBV is a common virus that can remain dormant in the body and reactivate during times of stress, illness, or immune dysfunction. Symptoms may include extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, muscle and joint pain, low stamina, crashes, sleep issues, brain fog, and mood changes.
Histamine is a substance released by the body that can contribute to symtoms similar to allergies. Symptoms may include headaches, flushing, itching, hives, anxiety, dizzziness, heart palpitations, reactions to heat such as hot showers or saunas, and reactions to certain foods, especially leftovers, fermented foods, or aged foods.
MCAS is a condition in which the body's immune system becomes overly reactive, causing the release of chemicals that can trigger a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may include flushing, itching, hives, digestive issues, anxiety, dizziness, heart palpitations, reactions to foods, chemicals, or fragrances, and difficulty tolerating supplements or treatment.
There are many types of heavy metals that can accumulate in the body from sources such as food, water, environmental exposure, and certain medical or dental materials. Symptoms may include fatigue, brain fog, neurological symptoms, chemical sensitivity, numbness and tingling, poor detoxification, and difficulty recovering despite treatment.
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Mold exposure is often the missing piece to someone's healing journey. Symptoms may include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, dizziness, sinus issues, chemical sensitivity, numbness and tingling, burning or internal vibrating sensations, and difficult recovering despite treatment. Mild can be present in brand-new homes as well as homes that appear clean and well maintained.
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Oral health is connected to overall health and can sometimes be an overlooked piece of the healing puzzle. Issues such as cavitations, infections, or mercury fillings may contribute to symptoms and difficulty recovering despite treatment. Biological dentists can help evaluate potential concerns, and some traditional dentists may also offer Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging to help identify hidden issues.
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A broader condition involving sudden neuropsychiatric symptoms that may be triggered by infections like Lyme disease, co-infections, viruses, or other immune-related stressors. Symptoms may include anxiety, tics, sleep issues, mood changes, and sudden changes in behavior or cognition.
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A condition where a streptococcal (strep) infection may trigger sudden neuropsychiatric symptoms in children. Symptoms may include anxiety, OCD behaviors, tics, mood changes, sleep issues, and sudden changes in behavior or cognition.
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Parasites are organisms that live in or on a host and can contribute to symptoms when they become problematic. Exposure can occur through food, water, travels, animals, insect bites, and environmental sources. Symptoms may include digestive issues, bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and difficulty recovering despite treatment. Parasites are not just a third-world country concern and may affect people from all walks of life.
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POTS is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system and circulation, often causing symptoms when moving from sitting or lying down to standing. Symptoms may include dizziness, lightheadedness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and exercise intolerance.
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SIBO occurs when too much bacteria grows in the small intestine. Symptoms may include bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, constipation or diarrhea, food sensitivites, and brain fog.
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