What is the controversy over Lyme disease?
The disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia, and it is spread by ticks. One of the biggest controversies surrounding Lyme is determining whether or not someone has the so-called persistent or chronic Lyme disease. The CDC and most specialists prefer to use a different term, post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLD).
Can Lyme disease cause neurological problems?
Neurological complications most often occur in early disseminated Lyme disease, with numbness, pain, weakness, facial palsy/droop (paralysis of the facial muscles), visual disturbances, and meningitis symptoms such as fever, stiff neck, and severe headache.
Can stem cells cure Lyme disease?
Stem cell therapy has been a successful treatment for many conditions involving the immune system. Embryonic stem cells have recently been used successfully to treat Lyme’s disease symptoms. A case study reported that their patient reported reduced fatigue, insomnia, and is able to concentrate better during the day.
Is chronic neurological Lyme disease Real?
There is no accepted clinical definition for chronic Lyme disease. Most patients with a diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease have no evidence of Lyme disease. Persistent subjective symptoms during recovery from Lyme disease are not active infection.
Why do doctors not believe in chronic Lyme disease?
While there is general agreement on the optimal treatment for Lyme disease, the existence of chronic Lyme is generally rejected because there is no evidence of its existence. Even among those who believe in it, there is no consensus over its prevalence, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, or treatment.
What is late stage neurological Lyme disease?
Late or chronic Lyme disease refers to manifestations that occur months to years after the initial infection, sometimes after a period of latency. Signs and symptoms of chronic Lyme disease are primarily rheumatologic and neurologic.
How much does stem cell therapy cost for Lyme disease?
Stem cell therapy cost for Lyme Disease, ranges from $5,000.00 USD to $20,000.00 USD, in Giostar Mexico varies in function of each patient’s condition. Pricing highly depends on the preferred clinic location the patient chooses.
Can you donate blood if you had Lyme disease?
Individuals being treated for Lyme disease with an antibiotic should not donate blood. Individuals who have completed antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease may be considered as potential blood donors.
What is neurologic Lyme disease?
What is neurologic Lyme disease? Neurologic symptoms of Lyme disease occur when the Lyme disease bacteria affect the peripheral or central nervous systems. Cranial nerve involvement: When the cranial nerves are affected, facial palsy (droop) can occur on one or both sides of the face.
What is stem cell therapy for Lyme disease?
Stem cell therapy may also potentially be an effective Chronic Lyme Disease treatment. DVC Stem uses cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells ethically sourced from AATB certified, US-donated, full-term human umbilical cords. We administer over 300 million cells that are all thoroughly tested for viability before treatment.
Is it Lyme disease or Rheumatology?
THE MISDIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC LYME DISEASE Many patients referred for Lyme disease are ultimately found to have a rheumatologic or neurologic diagnosis.
Why are some patients with Lyme disease left with chronic symptoms?
We have an incomplete picture as to why some patients are left with chronic symptoms after Lyme disease whereas the majority does well. Genetic variability among B burgdorferiisolates and its significance for clinical disease is an important emerging area of research.