NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed chronic infections in the U.S. At Patients Medical in New York City, we approach Lyme disease with advanced testing, integrative therapies, and functional medicine strategies designed to uncover its root causes, co-infections, and hidden impact on your immune, neurological, and hormonal systems.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms—and wondering if Lyme might be contagious or affecting your family—we’re here to help.
No, Lyme disease is not considered contagious through casual human-to-human contact. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted exclusively through infected black-legged (deer) ticks.
That said, there are some important exceptions and debates:
In short, you can’t catch Lyme by touching, hugging, or being near someone who has it, but tick bites—and hidden exposure—remain a serious concern.
Standard Lyme tests like the ELISA and Western blot often produce false negatives, especially in early or chronic stages. That’s why at Patients Medical, we use more advanced diagnostics to uncover stealth infections.
Lyme is not just about the infection—it’s about how your immune system responds, how your detox systems are functioning, and how underlying imbalances may be allowing the infection to persist.
Common contributing factors:
Our comprehensive Lyme panels go beyond standard labs to evaluate your whole-body response:
Anna, a 43-year-old teacher, came to Patients Medical after seeing 10+ doctors. She was told it was “just anxiety” despite experiencing fatigue, joint pain, and insomnia. Advanced testing revealed chronic Lyme, Bartonella, mold exposure, and adrenal burnout.
We designed a 5-month plan including:
Today, Anna has returned to work full-time and is rebuilding her strength—mentally and physically.
Not through casual contact. It is only spread through tick bites.
There’s no confirmed evidence of sexual transmission, but studies continue.
Congenital transmission is possible, though rare.
Yes—repeated tick bites can result in new infections.
They can be effective early on. Chronic cases may require integrative protocols.
Yes—it’s known as “The Great Imitator” and often resembles MS, lupus, or fibromyalgia.
False negatives are common. We use advanced testing to confirm or rule out infection.
Other microbes ticks carry—like Bartonella or Babesia—that worsen symptoms and require different treatment.
Chronic cases may require several months of treatment and immune rebuilding.
Many patients recover and regain quality of life with the right personalized care.
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.
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
Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
Copyright © 2025 Patients Medical. All Rights Reserved.
All information presented in this website is intended for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. Statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Patients Medical.
