Comprehensive Care for
Lyme Disease and Co-Infections
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infection spread mainly by the Borrelia species of bacteria. It predominantly infects humans through tick bites (deer tick, dog tick & wood tick). Lyme disease is a challenge to diagnose and can be even tougher to treat.
Lyme disease is easiest to treat in the early stages, so it’s crucial to seek immediate attention if you suspect you may be infected.
Visit canlyme.com & lymedoc.net for more information.
SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE
from canlyme.com
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Unexplained hair loss
Headache, mild or severe, seizures
Pressure in head, white matter lesions in brain (MRI)
Twitching of facial or other muscles
Facial paralysis (Bell’s Palsy, Horner’s syndrome)
Tingling of nose, (tip of) tongue, cheek or facial flushing
Stiff or painful neck
Jaw pain or stiffness
Dental problems
Sore throat, clearing throat a lot, phlegm, hoarseness, runny nose
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Double or blurry vision
Increased floating spots
Pain in eyes, or swelling around eyes
Oversensitivity to light
Flashing lights, peripheral waves or phantom images in corner of eyes
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Decreased hearing in one or both ears, plugged ears
Buzzing in ears
Pain in ears, oversensitivity to sounds
Ringing in one or both ears
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Diarrhea
Constipation
Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping) or interstitial cystitis
Upset stomach (nausea or pain) or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
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Bone pain, joint pain or swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome
Stiffness of joints, back, neck, tennis elbow
Muscle pain or cramps, Fibromyalgia
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Shortness of breath, can’t get full/satisfying breath, cough
Chest pain or rib soreness
Night sweats or unexplained chills
Heart palpitations or extra beats
Endocarditis, heart blockage
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Tremors or unexplained shaking
Burning or stabbing sensations in the body
Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, weakness, peripheral neuropathy or partial paralysis
Pressure in the head
Numbness in body, tingling, pinpricks
Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking
Increased motion sickness
Light-headedness, wooziness
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Mood swings, irritability, bi-polar disorder
Unusual depression
Disorientation (getting or feeling lost)
Feeling as if you are losing your mind
Over-emotional reactions, crying easily
Too much sleep, or insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Narcolepsy, sleep apnea
Panic attacks, anxiety
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Memory loss (short or long term)
Confusion, difficulty thinking
Difficulty with concentration or reading
Going to the wrong place
Speech difficulty (slurred or slow)
Difficulty finding commonly used words
Stammering speech
Forgetting how to perform simple tasks
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Loss of sex drive
Sexual dysfunction
Unexplained menstrual pain, irregularity
Unexplained breast pain, discharge
Testicular or pelvic pain
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Phantom smells
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Extreme fatigue
Swollen glands or lymph nodes
Unexplained fevers (high or low grade)
Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.)
Symptoms seem to change, come and go
Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts
Early on, experienced a “flu-like” illness, after which you have not since felt well
Low body temperature
Allergies or chemical sensitivities
Increased effect from alcohol and possible worse hangover
While many patients do not remember the bite or having a rash, most suffer from one or more of the above symptoms. It is often called the great mimicker with many patients being diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia – Chronic Fatigue – Multiple Sclerosis – Schizophrenia
Lyme & Co-Infections Testing
Testing for Lyme disease in Canada can be a bit of a hit-or-miss since it often only checks for a few of the known strains. But here’s the catch—there are over 20 strains that can cause Lyme symptoms.
At The Nature Doctors, we utilize lab testing from Germany that specializes in the latest procedures. While not inexpensive, it is important to get the right testing to rule out the disease. Costs for testing ranges from $700 to $2,500 depending on how many organisms you are tested for.
In the complexity of tick-borne and opportunistic infections, Armin Labs is specialized in testing for several bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections. The best-known tick-borne infection is named Lyme disease, an infection after tick or insect bites. Diagnostic tests for co-infections play an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients after tick-bites.
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Initial Lyme Consult -1 hr 15 mins $350
These appointments are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
It will consist of a comprehensive health and symptom review. Based on this information, you and your ND will discuss testing options, as well as the cost.
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Copies of bloodwork and any medication you are currently taking.
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Usually 2-3 weeks. We advise patients to book their follow-up at the time of testing.
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Your individualized treatment plan could include the following:
dietary changes
herbs - nutraceuticals
IV therapy
immune stimulative therapies
massage or acupuncture
counselling
referral to MD or NP that can prescribe appropriate drugs
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It depends on the individual, severity of symptoms, and amount of time since infection.
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Costs can range from $200 per month to $5000 per month on average depending on insurance coverage, cooperation from a local MD, and the completeness of the treatment protocol you choose.
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Duration of treatment can be as short as 3 weeks and sometimes can be a year or more depending on the stage and severity of the disease.
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Just like when you see your family doctor or infectious disease specialist, there are no guarantees of cure. We will use the latest in scientific advancements, coordination of allied health care professionals, traditional remedies and the most up to date protocols based on years of experience and research to give you the best treatments available.
What to expect
We are here to support you.
Dr. Jason Bachewich, ND
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Hayley Warren, ND
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR