Lyme Disease | Causes and Its Lasting Impact
Lyme disease begins with an acute infection transmitted through tick bites. While early treatment with antibiotics can help many, countless people experience symptoms long after the initial infection has “resolved.” This is where traditional medicine often stops, leaving patients with chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, neurological issues, and multisystem symptoms that don’t fit neatly into one specialty.
Persistent Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses like Babesia, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia can impact every major system in the body. Patients often struggle with:
- Chronic fatigue and post-exertional crashes
- Cognitive issues such as memory problems or difficulty concentrating
- Migrating joint and muscle pain
- Neuropathy, tingling, or burning sensations
- Sleep disturbances
- Digestive symptoms
- Anxiety, depression, or mood swings
- Temperature dysregulation
- Increased sensitivity to stress, toxins, and infections
These issues aren’t random. They reflect an overwhelmed immune system, persistent inflammatory signaling, and cellular dysfunction. At Bionuu in Denver, we understand the science behind these symptoms—and we take them seriously.