🕷️ Lyme Isn’t the Whole Story—It’s Just the Beginning
Lyme disease is on the rise—but Lyme is rarely alone. Ticks are nature’s dirty syringes, often carrying multiple pathogens in a single bite. These stealth infections—called coinfections—can confuse your immune system, mimic other diseases, and delay recovery. If you’ve had a tick bite or Lyme diagnosis but still feel off, coinfections may be the missing link. These pathogens often go undetected, don’t cause a rash, and mimic flu, autoimmune disease, or chronic fatigue—making them easy to miss and hard to treat. At PHW Specialty Clinic, we specialize in uncovering and treating the full spectrum of tick-borne illness.
🦠 What Hidden Tick Coinfections Look Like
- Babesiosis: A malaria-like parasite that attacks red blood cells. Symptoms include night sweats, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
- Anaplasmosis & Ehrlichiosis: Bacterial infections that cause high fever, chills, muscle aches, and sometimes confusion or rash.
- Bartonella: Known as “cat scratch disease,” but often tick-borne. Can cause neurological symptoms, anxiety, and vascular inflammation.
- Powassan Virus: A rare but fast-acting virus that can cause brain swelling and permanent damage—transmitted in minutes.
These infections often don’t cause a rash, and their symptoms mimic flu, autoimmune disease, or chronic fatigue. That’s why they’re missed—and why PHW takes a different approach.
🚨️ Been Bitten? Still Feeling Off?
If you’ve had a tick bite, unexplained symptoms, or lingering fatigue after Lyme treatment, coinfections could be the missing link. Common symptoms include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Brain fog or memory issues
- Migraines or headaches
- Joint pain or muscle aches
- Mood swings or anxiety
- Digestive issues or food sensitivities
- Sleep disturbances
- Neurological symptoms
🏥 How We Treat Coinfections
- Advanced Diagnostics: PCR, antibody panels, and specialty labs that detect stealth pathogens
- Functional Immune Mapping: We assess how your body is responding—not just what’s present
- Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy: Customized to your infection profile and tolerance
- Detox & Mitochondrial Support: Because healing isn’t just killing bugs—it’s rebuilding resilience
- Long-Term Recovery Plans: For neuroinflammation, gut repair, and immune recalibration
💬 Let’s Talk Today
PHW offers same-day and next-day consults. No insurance delays. No dismissive answers. Just root-cause medicine that sees what others miss. New patients welcome—referrals appreciated.