Bug Bites: Lyme, Co-Infections, and Your Brain
A Talk by Kristin Reihman, MD (Founder, Kristin Reihman MD)
About this Talk
Learn about infections that can be transmitted from various insects, how they affect your brain and dizziness, and common treatment options.
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Key Takeaways (discuss with your doctor before trying anything new):
-Lyme and coinfections can be transmitted by many different types of insects and has been found all over the world
-You can have acute and chronic Lyme, and your immune system's ability to handle it can change over time
-Lyme is associated with neurological dysfunction, including dizziness and vertigo
-Standard tests miss most cases of Lyme; the gold standard tests include Igenex and Vibrant, but are also not perfect, so clinical history with a Lyme-literate doctor is important
Timestamps:
00:45 Introduction to Dr. Kristin Reihman, her training, and health history
03:03 What is Lyme Disease?
04:19 What is a bulls-eye rash?
05:10 In what locations can you get Lyme Disease?
41:47 What are the symptoms and illnesses associated with Lyme Disease?
07:51 Why is Lyme Disease life changing for some but not others?
10:01 Toxins in Lyme Disease
10:54 Are certain types of people more susceptible to getting Lyme Disease?
13:04 What are the co-infections with Lyme Disease?
14:28 Bartonella as a factor in dizziness and problems in the nervous system
16:13 Problems with using standard lab tests
18:17 The diagnostic process
19:32 Differentiating mold sensitivity and Lyme
20:47 Mold or Lyme treated first?
21:31 If you get a bite what are the first steps?
23:27 How do you protect yourself from a bite?
25:25 Reactivation of bulls-eye rashes
26:08 Covid, vaccines and Lyme Disease
28:42 Lyme Disease, MCAS, and inflammation
30:22 Overall increased exposure to toxins in the environment
31:42 The limbic brain in developing sensitivities
33:42 Treatments for Lyme Disease
35:40 Why is there a long treatment period?
36:40 How do you work with Dr. Kristin Reihman
40:14 Ways to self-screen for Lyme
