Lyme Disease can be misdiagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, ALS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Lupus, Connective Tissue Disease, and many more.
No, ticks are highly resilient to cold weather. Instead of dying, they become dormant when temperatures drop below 32°F. They seek shelter under leaf litter, soil, or snow, which insulates them from harsh conditions. Once temperatures rise above freezing, ticks can become active again—even in winter.
If a patient has had Lyme previously can they get it again?
Yes, and possibly many other tick borne illnesses.
If a patient has a Bull's eye rash do they need a Lyme test?
No, the EM rash is Lyme and they should be treated.
Can people get multiple tick infections from the same tick?
Yes, one tick can transmit multiple infections from the same attachment. Make sure you are tested for all the tick infections in your area.
How do you remove a tick?
Use tweezers to grasp as close to the skin as possible. Pull the tick straight out, do not twist. Afterwards, squeeze, crush or suffocate the tick and clean the skin.
What is detoxing?
Detoxing is the process of removing built up toxins which occur during treatment. Certain medications and herbs are frequently used. Speak with your provider about specific recommendations.
What is a Herxheimer reaction?
Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions (herx) can occur during treatment for spirochetal infections. A herx happens when the bacteria dies and produces toxins. Symptoms often become much worse during this reaction.
Which diseases are often mistaken for Lyme?
Lyme Disease can be misdiagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, ALS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Lupus, Connective Tissue Disease, and many more.
I started seeing Susan Neuber NP in 2014 after having been to at least 15 doctors. I was incredibly sick, bed bound, and at my wits end. Sue tested me for all tick-borne illnesses and the results came back positive for 3 of them. I was immediately started on the right medications. Within a month, I began to feel better and was able to get out of bed. Both of my children have Lyme and coinfections as well and have been treated by Sue at the Lyme Center. It has been a long process but she has given us our lives back. Sue has stuck with us, adjusted meds when needed, and ordered all the necessary testing. She is warm, listens, and is so understanding and intelligent. She knows Lyme disease backwards and forwards. I can’t say enough and we owe her our lives. The people in her office are professional, caring, patient and kind. You will get better at the Lyme Center. We truly owe Sue our lives.
