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What Autoimmune Diseases Are Associated With Lyme?

Lyme disease can develop in people who are bitten by a tick infected with the Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria. It takes roughly 24–36 hours for the tick to pass on the infectious bacteria to humans through feeding. Once that happens, the bacterium goes through the body, potentially affecting multiple aspects of overall health (including triggering several autoimmune diseases associated with Lyme).

There are over 40 symptoms associated with Lyme disease, all of which can present in a severe and debilitating manner. Diagnosing and treating Lyme disease comes with its own challenges because it can present similarly to other diseases. In some cases, post-treatment symptoms can still occur. The bacteria can evade the immune system well, leading to long-term infectious and adverse health effects.

While Lyme disease can cause severe health issues and permanent damage to tissues, organs, and joints, new research is shedding light on what other detrimental effects a Lyme infection can have. Researchers have found a connection with one specific type of disease, known as autoimmune disease. But what autoimmune diseases are associated with Lyme, and why does the bacterial infection drive the onset of these diseases in otherwise healthy individuals? Let’s investigate.

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6 Ways To Strengthen The Lyme Disease Immune System

Living with Lyme disease can be challenging. Many people are infected with the disease and recover quickly with the proper antibiotic treatment – however, others will develop post-treatment Lyme disease symptoms that can hinder the health of the entire body, including the immune system. When the immune system in Lyme disease patients is negatively affected, it can lead to the body being less able to fight off other infections and chronic diseases. The good news is that there are ways to strengthen the Lyme disease immune system. Read on to learn more!

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What Is Neurologic Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease isn’t a simple bacterial infection. The bacterium that causes the disease, Borrelia, can infiltrate the body in many ways, leaving patients to cope with and recover from widespread health issues and, in some cases, permanent damage to bodily systems, including the neurological system. When Lyme disease infiltrates the brain in this way, it is defined as neurologic Lyme disease. But what is neurologic Lyme disease, exactly? And how does it compromise your overall health? Read on to learn more.

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Can Lyme Disease Give You Brain Fog?

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The disease is transmitted through tick bites. When a tick with the bacteria latches onto a human host to feed on their blood, it transmits the bacteria into the bloodstream. From there, the bacteria have free reign over the entire body and can move into tissues long-term. But can Lyme disease give you brain fog or other cognitive symptoms?

Typically, Lyme disease presents with mild flu-like symptoms early on, alongside a bullseye rash around the tick bite. After those symptoms pass, the bacteria can cause other health issues as they freely roam into the joints, central nervous system, and brain. When the infection spreads, it can lead to many symptoms that affect brain health, including brain fog. But what is the connection between Lyme disease and brain fog, and can it be treated?

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How CD57 Markers Can Help Lyme Disease Treatment

Lyme disease affects thousands of Americans. Each year, roughly 20,000 to 30,000 new cases are confirmed nationwide. When a person develops Lyme disease, they may experience mild illness that can be treated effectively using antibiotics. However, that isn’t always the case. Some people who contract the bacteria that causes Lyme disease end up developing long-term complications and issues that impact the health of their entire body. The bacteria that causes the disease, borrelia, can evade detection, even when someone takes medication to get rid of it. Because of this, it can hide in plain sight, causing damage to organs, tissues, and healthy cells.

In the past, it wasn’t always easy to diagnose Lyme disease, especially cases that went unnoticed until months after a person contracted it. However, new diagnostic tools have emerged, helping medical providers diagnose and treat Lyme disease more effectively. One such type of diagnostic investigation is checking a person’s CD57 markers. Read on to learn more about CD57 markers and how CD57 markers can help Lyme disease treatment.

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