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Deeper Connections Between Lyme Disease and Other Illnesses
Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can present a variety of symptoms that mimic a wide range of illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders such as RA and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
ALS
In some cases, the similarity of symptoms between Lyme disease and certain other illnesses has raised questions about possible causal connections between illnesses. Some people, for instance, question whether Lyme disease could actually cause ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is a progressive and fatal neurological disease. The consensus among most medical scientists is that it is unlikely—largely because it would be highly unusual for a bacterial infection such as B. burgdorferi to cause both upper and lower motor neuron symptoms as well as progressive motor weakness and paralysis.7
The connection between these two illnesses is most strongly rooted in the similarity of their early symptoms, which can include fatigue, muscle weakness, and muscle twitches. This overlap can lead to misdiagnosis, but various diagnostic tests can help doctors differentiate these two diseases. For example, although there are no specific tests to determine if someone has ALS, clinical and neurological exams coupled with various diagnostic tests—such as blood and urine tests, spinal tap, MRI, or muscle or nerve biopsy—can help doctors diagnose ALS. If Lyme disease is suspected, doctors can also use specific lab tests for confirmation.
Morgellons Disease
Morgellons disease is a lesser-known disease with direct links to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Morgellons disease can present multiple symptoms, but the most distinguishing is the presence of sometimes brightly colored fibers beneath the skin or within open lesions on the skin. Other symptoms of this painful and often debilitating disease include fatigue, joint and muscle pain, intestinal problems, and neurological symptoms, including behavioral changes.
Until recently, many medical professionals have debated whether Morgellons disease was really a somatic illness or a psychogenic illness resulting from patient delusions. But several studies have recently shown that Borrelia spirochetes, the bacteria associated with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, are present in skin samples of patients with Morgellons disease. 8 9 10 This research conclusively shows that bacterial infection, not delusional patients, is at the root of this mysterious disease.
Additional Resources
www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-symptom-checklist/
www.cdc.gov/ticks/symptoms.html
www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-tips.php
globallymealliance.org/about-lyme/prevention/other-tick-borne-diseases/
www.childrenslymenetwork.org/children-lyme/lyme-disease-overview/
www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=388506
www.arthritis-health.com/types/rheumatoid/my-joint-pain-caused-rheumatoid-arthritis-or-infection
canlyme.com/lyme-basics/symptoms/
www.belmarrahealth.com/lyme-disease-vs-als-differences-in-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/
www.thecehf.org/about.html
www.lymedisease.org/new-studies-morgellons/
www.contagionlive.com/news/morgellons-found-to-be-closely-linked-with-lyme-disease
References
1. ↑ www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-tips.php
2. ↑ igenex.com/ticktalk/2018/01/09/a-quick-overview-of-the-most-common-tick-borne-diseases/
3. ↑ globallymealliance.org/about-lyme/prevention/other-tick-borne-diseases/
4. ↑ www.childrenslymenetwork.org/children-lyme/lyme-disease-overview/
5. ↑ www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=388506
6. ↑ www.arthritis-health.com/types/rheumatoid/my-joint-pain-caused-rheumatoid-arthritis-or-infection
7. ↑ www.belmarrahealth.com/lyme-disease-vs-als-differences-in-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/
8. ↑ www.lymedisease.org/new-studies-morgellons/
9. ↑ www.dovepress.com/morgellons-disease-a-filamentous-borrelial-dermatitis-peer-reviewed-article-IJGM
10. ↑ www.mybiosource.com/learn/Morgellons%2Bdisease-enough-make-skin-crawl/
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Deeper Connections Between Lyme Disease and Other Illnesses
Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can present a variety of symptoms that mimic a wide range of illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders such as RA and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
ALS
In some cases, the similarity of symptoms between Lyme disease and certain other illnesses has raised questions about possible causal connections between illnesses. Some people, for instance, question whether Lyme disease could actually cause ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is a progressive and fatal neurological disease. The consensus among most medical scientists is that it is unlikely—largely because it would be highly unusual for a bacterial infection such as B. burgdorferi to cause both upper and lower motor neuron symptoms as well as progressive motor weakness and paralysis.7
The connection between these two illnesses is most strongly rooted in the similarity of their early symptoms, which can include fatigue, muscle weakness, and muscle twitches. This overlap can lead to misdiagnosis, but various diagnostic tests can help doctors differentiate these two diseases. For example, although there are no specific tests to determine if someone has ALS, clinical and neurological exams coupled with various diagnostic tests—such as blood and urine tests, spinal tap, MRI, or muscle or nerve biopsy—can help doctors diagnose ALS. If Lyme disease is suspected, doctors can also use specific lab tests for confirmation.
Morgellons Disease
Morgellons disease is a lesser-known disease with direct links to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Morgellons disease can present multiple symptoms, but the most distinguishing is the presence of sometimes brightly colored fibers beneath the skin or within open lesions on the skin. Other symptoms of this painful and often debilitating disease include fatigue, joint and muscle pain, intestinal problems, and neurological symptoms, including behavioral changes.
Until recently, many medical professionals have debated whether Morgellons disease was really a somatic illness or a psychogenic illness resulting from patient delusions. But several studies have recently shown that Borrelia spirochetes, the bacteria associated with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, are present in skin samples of patients with Morgellons disease. 8 9 10 This research conclusively shows that bacterial infection, not delusional patients, is at the root of this mysterious disease.
Additional Resources
www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-symptom-checklist/
www.cdc.gov/ticks/symptoms.html
www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-tips.php
globallymealliance.org/about-lyme/prevention/other-tick-borne-diseases/
www.childrenslymenetwork.org/children-lyme/lyme-disease-overview/
www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=388506
www.arthritis-health.com/types/rheumatoid/my-joint-pain-caused-rheumatoid-arthritis-or-infection
canlyme.com/lyme-basics/symptoms/
www.belmarrahealth.com/lyme-disease-vs-als-differences-in-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/
www.thecehf.org/about.html
www.lymedisease.org/new-studies-morgellons/
www.contagionlive.com/news/morgellons-found-to-be-closely-linked-with-lyme-disease
References
1. ↑ www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-tips.php
2. ↑ igenex.com/ticktalk/2018/01/09/a-quick-overview-of-the-most-common-tick-borne-diseases/
3. ↑ globallymealliance.org/about-lyme/prevention/other-tick-borne-diseases/
4. ↑ www.childrenslymenetwork.org/children-lyme/lyme-disease-overview/
5. ↑ www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=388506
6. ↑ www.arthritis-health.com/types/rheumatoid/my-joint-pain-caused-rheumatoid-arthritis-or-infection
7. ↑ www.belmarrahealth.com/lyme-disease-vs-als-differences-in-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/
8. ↑ www.lymedisease.org/new-studies-morgellons/
9. ↑ www.dovepress.com/morgellons-disease-a-filamentous-borrelial-dermatitis-peer-reviewed-article-IJGM
10. ↑ www.mybiosource.com/learn/Morgellons%2Bdisease-enough-make-skin-crawl/
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