When it comes to Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease, you would think they would be worlds apart. Fibromyalgia is widespread pain and stiffness throughout the body and is often accompanied by various other symptoms, while Lyme disease is a disease that is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by ticks. While it may seem unlikely, both Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease can overlap with symptoms.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
The symptoms of Fibromyalgia include the following:
Widespread Pain
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Brain Fog
- Muscle aches
- Joint aches
- Difficulty sleeping
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
The symptoms of Lyme disease include the following:
Fever or chills
- Muscle aches
- Joint aches
- Nerve pain
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Difficulty sleeping
- Brain fog
- Bulls’-eye rash
- Depression and/or anxiety
- Heart palpitations
Connected Conditions
With overlapping symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, brain fog, depression, anxiety, aches, and pain, it is no wonder why doctors may struggle with giving a proper diagnosis for either ailment. In fact, many doctors will test patients for Lyme disease while checking for a possible Fibromyalgia diagnosis. However, if a negative Lyme test is received, doctors might wrongly assume Lyme disease isn’t to blame for symptoms like pain, aches, fatigue, and brain fog, when it was the culprit all along.
Conclusion
If you suspect you have Lyme disease or Fibromyalgia, schedule an appointment with Dr.
Robin Ridinger at Premier Health and Holistic Medicine today! With more than 30 years of
medical experience, Dr. Ridinger specializes in treating Lyme disease and other common
co-infections, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid issues, hormonal
imbalances, autoimmune diseases, adrenal fatigue, and more. If you’re ready to take the
first steps to living a life free of Lyme disease or Fibromyalgia symptoms, call or visit our
website to schedule an appointment today!
Website: https://www.premierhealthandholisticmedicine.com/contact/
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