Lyme Disease and Coinfections

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This is where functional medicine can help. At PEAK Integrative Medicine, we evaluate all angles of the infection. We also want to stay alongside you as you fully heal, bringing your body back to peak health.

Common Body Systems Affected by Lyme Disease

Lyme disease can affect the nervous system, joints, and multiple organ systems, which is why symptoms may appear in different ways for different people. Body systems that may experience imbalance or dysregulation from Lyme’s include:

• nervous system – brain fog, mood changes, nerve pain
• immune system – frequent infections, inflammation
• musculoskeletal system – joint pain, muscle aches
• cardiovascular system – palpitations, circulation issues
• digestive & detox pathways – bloating, fatigue, toxin buildup
• hormonal balance – sleep disturbances, energy swings

Not every system is affected in every person with Lyme’s. Symptoms of Lyme disease between two people with the same affected body system can also be different. Understanding which systems are affected helps us tailor a treatment plan that supports your entire body.

The Struggle to Get a Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Many patients may never see a bullseye rash when they contract Lyme disease. This can make recognizing your Lyme disease symptoms for what they are difficult. Lyme disease has the potential to cause neurological, joint, and systemic systems, which all could be confused with other diseases, especially if you have overlapping diagnoses.

It’s not uncommon for a Lyme disease diagnosis to be delayed or feel confusing at first, though frustrating. Some patients may even be told everything looks normal and even, but their body still just feels “off.” When symptoms persist despite standard evaluation, PEAK uses advanced clinical assessment to identify underlying patterns and develop a strategic, individualized plan.

At PEAK, we frequently evaluate patients with complex, multisystem illness where infections, immune function, environmental exposures, and metabolic health intersect. Our role is not simply to run tests. It is to interpret patterns and develop a strategic clinical plan tailored to the individual.

Why Regular Testing Can Miss Lyme Disease

Standard testing can possibly lead to a missed diagnosis of Lyme disease. This testing may be inaccurate in some cases because:

• antibody testing cannot always distinguish between past exposure and
• active infection, which can complicate interpretation in some cases
• the immune system might be suppressed, which might hide infection from labs
• Borrelia can evade immune detection through mechanisms such as tissue sequestration and immune modulation, making detection more challenging in some patients
• timing can potentially change results, as antibodies may appear later or decline over time

All of these things can result in lab tests that seem normal or are inconclusive, delaying Lyme disease diagnoses in some people. PEAK integrates clinical history, symptom patterns, and advanced testing when appropriate to build a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s health. 

How Functional Medicine Helps Patients Heal

Allow PEAK Integrative Medicine to help you heal from Lyme disease. Our individualized protocols and multisystem approach to getting to the root cause can help get you out of the symptom-chasing loop. The long-term support and follow-up we provide is key to healing.

If you are experiencing unexplained symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, and just a deep sense that your body is not functioning the way it should, do not hesitate to contact us. If other providers seem to be missing clues as to what’s going on, let us know.

Contact PEAK for Lyme Disease Treatment

Ticks carry much more than just Lyme, though this may be the first clue to solving the problem. Chronic, persistent illnesses are often caused by multiple hidden infections. PEAK Integrative Medicine is here to support you through the Lyme healing process, treating your illness from all of its angles. Contact us today to learn more about PEAK and how we can serve you.