Lyme Warrior
Education to overcome Lyme Disease
Working with Researchers & Doctors to get you the resources you need to get better, faster.
Did you know over 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease or a related co-infection every year?
We work directly with researchers and doctors to provide you with the latest Lyme news, insights, and guidelines so you can get better, faster.
Lyme Disease Quick links
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Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans through an infected tick or other methods.
Current testing for Lyme Disease ranges between 20%-50% accuracy dependent on the testing method. Because of inaccurate testing,
Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis. If left untreated or treated ineffectively, Lyme disease can become chronic, systemic, neurological, psychiatric, and cardiological.
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Lyme disease may spread to any part of the body and affect any body system. Typically, it affects more than one body system.
Symptoms may include:
fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain
sleep issues
cognitive issues
depression
neuropathy
headaches
and many other symptoms
The symptoms of Lyme disease significantly overlap with other serious diseases, such as chronic fatigue, ALS, depression, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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These “standard” Lyme tests can give false negatives between 50% and 80% of the time, depending on the study.
Lyme Disease is a clinical diagnosis.
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Co-infections are other types of bacteria and/or infections that have different, but similar traits that are often transmitted in the same tick bite as Lyme Disease.
Common Co-Infections are:
Bartonella
Babesia
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
and more.
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There is currently no one standard treatment for Lyme Disease.
Most patients will try a variety of treatments or combinations of treatments before they find solutions.
Our team has compiled a list of the most successful methods.
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Yes and no. What an infuriating answer right? The truth is we do not know.
Currently the CDC says Lyme Disease can be eradicated with antibiotics but as thousands living with chronic Lyme Disease in the US will tell you, this isn’t true.
So who is right? Research & time will tell. Until then, we want people to get better!
Learn from some of the individuals in our community and their success stories.
Looking for something specific?
Are you new to Lyme disease and need help?
Visit our resources for patients & caregivers on how to navigate this disease.
Lyme Disease Blog | Information and Education
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Doxycycline is a powerful antibiotic and is often the first choice in treatment for Lyme. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that Doxycycline may not be an effective treatment for Lyme, and the subject needs more studies. Learn more here..
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This letter is a tool for patients to advocate for themselves. By providing information to doctors, this letter aims to bridge the gap between patients and their healthcare providers and promote greater understanding of Lyme disease. Get the letter here.
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With Lyme disease it is common that every patient experiences different symptoms. That’s one of many reasons it can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis. This variety of symptoms can present their own challenges for your treatment and quality of life. Learn more here.
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"Mold illness, common in Lyme patients, triggers Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), causing chronic inflammation and worsening Lyme symptoms, creating additional challenges to recovery. Learn more here.
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Lyme disease is often treated with antibiotics, but protocols like Cowden, Buhner, and Rawls offer herbal support using Cat's Claw, Japanese Knotweed, and more to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and aid detox. Click to learn more.
Lyme Warrior Events
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Ink to End Lyme
Tattoo shops across the country join together every February to raise awareness for Lyme Disease.
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Lyme Warrior 5K Run
Run/Walk/or Sit, however you can, join us for our annual 5ks every May for Lyme Awareness month.
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Kids Smile Boxes
Children are heavily impacted by Lyme Disease. Join us in sending boxes of smiles to remind them they are not alone!
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