Dr. Huffman's 5 Point Neuro-Immune Support Protocol for Chronic Symptoms Associated with Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease and Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) Symptoms Include:
Chronic Fatigue--Muscle Pain--Joint Pain--Nerve Pain--Brain Fog--Headaches--Depression--Skin Rash--Insomnia--Anxiety--Balance Problems--Arthritis--Inflammation--Heart Palpitations--Shortness of Breath
If you struggle with these chronic symptoms and have not been able to find answers, read this page! At the same time, if you have been diagnosed and treated for lyme disease but still continue to experience many of these symptoms keep reading this page! Get a FREE Phone Consult with Dr. Huffman by registering in the "Free Consult" box on this page! Dr. Huffman is a board certified chiropractic neurologist through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and a Diplomat of the Amercian Academy of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners.
Lyme Disease is called “The Great Imitator” because it mimics so many other disease processes. More and more people are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year but unfortunately it remains a diagnosis that is often missed and misdiagnosed as another illness! There are also individuals that are diagnosed with Lyme, treated correctly, but continue to experience chronic symptoms! This results in continued suffering while the underlying cause contributes to spread throughout the body.
In our office we see patients every day who have been treated for years for the symptoms listed above but continue to experience the exact same level of suffering! As a result of this Dr. Huffman developed his 5-Point Neuro-Immune protocol to support his patients suffering with late-stage Lyme symptoms!
Why is Lyme disease missed so often and how is our approach different?
In its early stages Lyme disease may manifest with symptoms of body aches, fever, arthritis and the traditional bulls eye rash. Unfortunately, many individuals who contract Lyme do not ever manifest a bulls-eye rash. Even more unfortunate is the fact that the standard lab testing (ELISA/Western Blot) performed is NOT always sensitive in confirming the presence of Lyme disease.
THIS MAY RESULT IN CASES OF LYME DISEASE GOING UNDETECTED FOR YEARS!
In my office we run comprehensive blood testing to determine the underlying cause of the patient's chronic symptoms. There are many hormonal and immune imbalances that can cause the same "lyme-like" symptoms listed at the top of the page. We must run testing to determine if there is an active infection or if there is another immune process causing the chronic symptoms. We run comprehesive blood testing that evaluates the thyroid, blood sugar stability, detoxifcation pathways, WBC counts (indicating potential infections), hormones, adrenal function, and inflammatory markers (potentially indicating infection/auto-immunity). This allows us to get a solid baseline to see if there are other factors contributing to your chronic symptoms.
When we test for Lyme disease we use a more sensitive multi-peptide ELISA test with Western Blot. This is a blood test that checks both IgG and IgM anti-bodies for the main bacteria that causes Lyme disease (borrelia burgdorferi) as well as the other co-infections (bartonella, babesia, ehrlichia) and borrelia sub-infections (sensu stricto, garinii, afzelii) that can be transmitted via ticks. In addition we test additional immune markers that can give indication of Lyme while it is hiding dormant in the body.
What Can be done for chronic late-stage Lyme symptoms?
We use the “5 Tiered Neuro-Immune Support Protocol” that Dr. Huffman developed to support getting rid of your chronic symptoms once and for all!
#1) Neurological Support – Lyme is known for affecting the nerves and the brain resulting in pain, headaches, brain fog, and fatigue. We perform a detailed functional neurological and musculoskeletal examination on you to identify areas of decreased neurological health. We then use chiropractic treatments, brain-based therapies (Functional Neurology Rehabilitation), M6 robotic laser therapy (www.celasers.com) , Pulsed Cellular Stimulation (www.youneedthepulse.com), Hakomed Horizontal Stimulation (www.electromedicine.com) to help support the recovery of your brain, spine and nerves.
#2) Immune Support – Late stage Lyme can trigger auto-immune reactivity. This results in a hypersensitive immune response. This means that Lyme patients become reactive to foods they are eating, household chemicals they are using, and even perfumes/body lotions that they are applying. When a Lyme patient is exposed to a substance they are reactive to it will create more inflammation in their immune system and in their body. It is imperative to identify your immune triggers and to give immune support to decrease the level of your immune sensitization.
#3) Detoxification Support –Lyme patients have increased stress on their detoxification organs including the liver, the kidneys, and the skin. Many Lyme patients are unable to sweat because their detoxification pathways are so bogged down. If your detoxification is blocked supporting against the infection will make you feel worse! We always give support to help encourage your body’s ability to detoxify.
#4) Genetic Support – We run comprehensive genetic testing on many of our Lyme patients. This allows us to identify your specific areas of vulnerability that may allow a chronic Lyme infection to create more damage. Once we have identified your areas of greatest vulnerability we can customize support in these areas of weakness!
Some of the genetic SNP's we review:
Methylation: MTHFR, MTHFD, MTRR, MTR, PEMT, BHMT CBS
Detoxification: PON1, NAT2, CYP1A1, CYP1B1, GSTM1
Histamine Responses: DAO, HNMT
Neurotransmitters (Mood/Memory): COMT, PNMT, MAO A, MAO B, GAD
Mitochondria: NDUFS, NQO1
Oxidative Stress: SOD, NOS, MPO, CAT
#5) Natural, nutritional anti-microbial Support – This one makes the most sense. Once we have stabilized your immune system and detoxification pathways we will give you support aimed at Lyme bacteria along with any other opportunistic parasites, viruses, yeast, molds, and biofilms that are present!
At Mounds View Chiropractic we have made it our mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic symptoms! If you are suffering with chronic symptoms, don't wait another day! Contact our office and schedule your examination. We will perform our detailed exam and will tell you if we can help!
You can register in the "free consult box" on this page to schedule a FREE phone consultation with Dr. Huffman where he can answer your questions directly. You can also contact our office directly at 763-398-7770 and schedule your consult or your examination with Dr. Huffman! We also have a FREE Lyme Support DVD that we can send you upon request!
To receive a FREE copy of the DVD just call 763-398-7770 now and request that a copy be mailed at no charge!!
