Can Lyme Disease Be Cured?

Introduction: Why Lyme Disease Needs a New Approach

Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and mistreated—leaving patients frustrated and chronically unwell. At Patients Medical in New York City, we believe that healing from Lyme disease requires more than antibiotics. It takes an integrative, whole-body approach rooted in functional medicine.

We go beyond temporary relief to uncover and treat root causes, strengthen your immune system, repair cellular damage, and address co-infections—because healing Lyme disease is possible, especially when your body is supported holistically.

What Is Lyme Disease?

  • Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. If caught early, it may be treated with short-term antibiotics. But if missed or mismanaged, Lyme can evolve into a chronic, multi-system illness.
    It can affect your:

    • Nervous system
    • Joints and muscles
    • Heart
    • Brain
    • Immune system

    There are often co-infections such as Bartonella, Babesia, or Ehrlichia that worsen symptoms and complicate recovery.

Common Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Lyme can mimic many other conditions, which makes diagnosis tricky. Common signs include:

Root Causes: Why Isn’t Your Body Recovering from Lyme?

Functional medicine looks beyond the bacteria to understand why your body isn’t healing. Chronic Lyme symptoms may persist due to:

  • Co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, Epstein-Barr, etc.)
  • Weakened immune response
  • Biofilm formation that hides bacteria from detection
  • Gut dysfunction and leaky gut
  • Toxin overload (mold, heavy metals, pesticides)
  • Mitochondrial damage and low cellular energy
  • Persistent inflammation and autoimmunity
  • Adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction
  • Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation

Advanced Diagnostic Testing We Use

At Patients Medical, we use comprehensive, cutting-edge testing to uncover what’s really going on in your body.

Western Blot and ELISA (with specialty labs)

Co-infection panels (Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia)

CD57 immune marker testing

Mycotoxin and mold exposure testing

Mitochondrial and oxidative stress analysis

Stool testing for parasites, dysbiosis, leaky gut

Heavy metal testing (mercury, lead, aluminum)

Functional thyroid and adrenal panels

Integrative Treatments for Lyme Disease

We design a personalized, non-pharmaceutical ADHD program tailored to your body, brain, and biochemistry.

Nutritional & Detox Support

  • Paleo, AIP, or low-histamine diets
  • Anti-candida or SIBO protocols
  • Liver and kidney detox support
  • Nutrient repletion (zinc, magnesium, B-vitamins, omega-3s)

 

IV Vitamin Therapy

  • Vitamin C, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid
  • Ozone therapy
  • Phosphatidylcholine and Myers’ Cocktail
  • Silver and herbal IV infusions

Herbal Antimicrobials

  • Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
  • Japanese knotweed
  • Cryptolepis
  • Artemisinin
  • Andrographis
  • Sida acuta

 

Gut & Immune Repair

  • Probiotics and prebiotics
  • L-glutamine, marshmallow root, and licorice
  • Enzymes and bile support

Hormone & Adrenal Rebalancing

  • Adrenal fatigue with adaptogens and cortisol support
  • Thyroid optimization (including natural desiccated thyroid if needed)
  • Sex hormone balancing with bioidenticals when necessary

 

Neurological & Emotional Support

  • Neurofeedback
  • BEMER and PEMF therapy
  • Acupuncture and craniosacral therapy
  • Trauma-informed counseling and EFT

Real Case Study: Michael’s Recovery from Chronic Lyme

Michael, a 43-year-old contractor, came to us after 18 months of fatigue, body pain, and cognitive issues. He’d tried antibiotics with minimal improvement. After thorough testing, we discovered:

  • Babesia and Bartonella co-infections
  • Mold exposure from a basement office
  • Adrenal burnout
  • Elevated inflammation and leaky gut

We customized a 6-month protocol that included:

  • IV vitamin C and ozone
  • Herbal anti-parasitic program
  • Mold detox protocol with binders
  • Gut repair with targeted supplements
  • Meditation and stress coaching

Today, Michael is back at work, exercising, and enjoying life again—proof that recovery is possible with the right approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes, especially when caught early. Chronic or late-stage Lyme can be managed and often reversed with integrative treatment that targets the infection, co-infections, and body-wide imbalances.

Not always. We use targeted herbal antimicrobials, IV therapy, and immune support as effective alternatives or complements—minimizing side effects and improving outcomes.

 Absolutely. These often play a role in lingering symptoms and must be addressed for full recovery

 We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for reimbursement. Many advanced lab tests may be partially covered.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you

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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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