By Dr. Tonya Nichols, PharmD, CEMP, CTC, CLS
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April 20, 2024
I recently completed the Certified Lyme Specialist program through Trinity School of Natural Health, and it was very eye opening! Did you know that Lyme Disease is known as the "great imitator" because it mimics so many other diseases? Symptoms of Lyme are often mistaken for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ADHD, mental health disorders, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and pretty much any auto-immune disorder. Lyme can affect almost any part of the body even years after a tick bite, and on average people suffer for 5 years before being diagnosed. And ticks are not the only way the bacteria that cause Lyme are transmitted. Other insects as well as intra-uterine and sexual transmission may propagate the disease. To add to the confusion, a negative Lyme test doesn't mean you don't have Lyme; 56% of people with Lyme disease test negative using the approved testing system. Symptoms of Lyme may include persistent swollen glands, sore throat, fever, chills, sore soles of the feet, joint pain and swelling, numbness in arms and legs, unexplained back pain, muscle pain (especially in the neck and shoulders), muscle cramps in calves or feet, Bell's palsy, confusion, brain fog, headaches, mood swings, depression, disorientation, memory loss, anxiety and panic attacks, light and sound sensitivity, paranoia, vertigo, TMJ, fatigue, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome, and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). If you are struggling with any of these symptoms and can't find answers or don't know where to turn, I may be able to help. Contact me for a BioScan to begin your healing journey. Click here to learn more. *The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.