For more information and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com

In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie delve into the complexities of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and how often these occur among CIRS patients. It also happens to be Lyme Disease Awareness Month! They'll cover important information about tick borne symptoms, testing methods, and treatment approaches.

Common tick borne illnesses include:
- Lyme disease, often caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
- Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF)
- Bartonella includes, but is not limited to, Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) and Trench Fever
- Babesia, causing babesiosis
- Rickettsia, causing rickettsiosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Anaplasmosis

Barbara will also share her personal experience with tick-borne illness testing. Additionally, they discuss when to consider testing for Lyme and tick-borne illness, the role of conventional and herbal treatments, and offer practical advice for those seeking medical support. Tune in to learn more and get actionable steps to aid your healing journey. For more information and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
01:25 Why CIRS and chronic Tick-Borne Illnesses can happen
03:00 Symptoms of acute and chronic tick borne illness
4:06 Lyme Disease cause and symptoms
05:56 Bartonella or Cat Scratch Fever
7:15 Babesia cause and symptoms
7:47 Other tick borne infections
8:30 Why tick borne illness can come up later in your treatment
9:55 How do you get tick borne illness?
11:55 Who is at risk for getting tick borne illnesses?
13:20 How do you test for Tick-Borne Illnesses?
18:32 Barbara's experience with testing for tick borne illnesses
23:36 When to Consider Testing and Treatment
28:25 Conclusion and join us at TheCIRSGroup.com

HELPFUL LINKS:
Our interview with Dr. Peg re: tick borne treatment: https://youtu.be/czSjykCdOR4?si=d_KlC1KMM0rjBEo7
Tick Borne testing options discussed:
https://igenex.com/
https://www.mdlab.com/testing/vector-borne/
Labs that will handle special tick blood tests:
Any Lab Tests Now: https://www.anylabtestnow.com/
Clinical Pathology Laboratories: https://www.cpllabs.com/

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Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

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Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.