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Welcome to “LIFE WITH LYME” 
I could go to the Lyme Center and probably spend $20,000 in a year.
I am at a point where I think I am going to spend the money and see a lyme literate MD, but I’m on disability, so not sure how.
there are many organizations that offer grants for Lyme.
Financial Assistance Lyme disease | Lymedisease.org
Financial Assistance Programs – Project Lyme
There’s Lyme grants available. Google it.
When I first started my journey to heal from chronic Lyme disease…
I was terrified I wouldn’t make it.
Terrified I’d end up like the patients I’d seen—sick for years, barely improving, living a fraction of the life they deserved.
My mind was full of “What ifs…”
What if I had too many co-infections? (I had Bartonella, Babesia, viruses, parasites, candida, mold—basically the full house.)
What if I’d been sick too long and it was too late?
What if even the best doctors couldn’t help me?
What if I didn’t know enough, even as a pharmacist and health coach, to get well?
What if I never got my energy back… or ended up alone, in pain, unable to work?
Sound familiar?
Here’s what I learned:
Our beliefs can be just as toxic as the infections in our bodies.
We inherit beliefs from parents, schools, media, and even our culture—beliefs that tell us to hand our power to someone else, to wait for someone to “fix” us, to see illness as an identity we can’t escape.
But here’s the truth:
Healing begins the moment you decide it’s possible.
When I shifted my mindset, everything changed. And I see the same thing in my clients—once they believe healing is inevitable, their body starts to follow.
Here are 3 shifts that transformed everything for me:
Decide you can get well.
Your brain believes what you feed it. “What if I could…” is a far more powerful question than “What if I can’t…”
Stop wearing your diagnosis like a name tag.
You are not “your Lyme disease.” Say “I am healing” instead of “I am sick.”
Trust your body’s ability to heal—and give it the tools.
For me that meant nature, breathwork, meditation, and boundaries.
For you, it might look different. But your body is designed to heal.
When I work with clients, we go beyond protocols and supplements—we uncover the beliefs, habits, and patterns keeping them sick, so they can finally step into the identity of someone who heals.
That’s when the real transformation happens.
If you’re ready to do the same, I’m inviting you to apply for a Breakthrough Blueprint Session with me.
We’ll uncover your biggest blocks and map out your next steps toward lasting recovery.
Apply for your Breakthrough Blueprint session here:
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With love,
Dr. Christine (Tina) Arseneau, Pharm.D., FMCHC, CCHt
Are you a late Lyme disease sufferer?
We’re keen to help and support you as much as we can. 
Here are some self-help tools to manage your condition, including:
Strategies for reducing inflammation.
Managing pain, endocrine, mood and sleep.
Improving body and mind dynamics.
Tips for mental hygiene.
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Lyme Disease Support: What You Should Know 
WHAT IS LYME DISEASE?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (aka deer ticks). If not addressed early, it can spread to joints, the nervous system, and even the heart.
HOW IT’S CONTRACTED:
Most people get Lyme from a tick bite during outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or gardening.
Ticks need to be attached for 36–48 hours to transmit the bacteria—so daily tick checks matter!
EARLY LYME VS. CHRONIC LYME
Early Lyme (Acute Stage)
• Appears days to weeks after the tick bite
• Symptoms: bullseye rash, fever, chills, body aches, swollen lymph nodes
• Bacteria is still mostly localized
• Easier to treat and recover from if caught quickly
Chronic Lyme (Late/Disseminated Stage)
• Appears months to years after infection
• Symptoms: fatigue, joint pain, nerve pain, brain fog, heart issues
• Bacteria may have spread into the nervous system, joints, and organs
• Often mimics autoimmune or neurological disorders
• Requires long-term immune and detox support
LIFESTYLE SUPPORT FOR LYME RECOVERY:
Nourish your immune system – Prioritize clean eating (anti-inflammatory foods, bone broth, leafy greens).
Reduce stress – Chronic stress taxes immune function. Breathwork, meditation, and sleep hygiene help.
Gentle movement – Light walking or stretching to support lymphatic flow without overwhelming the body.
Hydration is key – Help flush toxins and keep your energy up.
YOUNG LIVING WELLNESS SUPPORT:
Immune Support:
• Thieves – Apply to feet or diffuse daily
• Inner Defense – Helps guard the immune system
• Super C & Super Vitamin D – Nutrients that fuel immune resilience
Neurological & Brain Support:
• Brain Power – Apply to temples and back of neck for cognitive clarity
• NingXia Red – Antioxidant-rich and supports energy, cellular repair, and immunity
Inflammation & Joint Support:
• AgilEase – For lingering joint discomfort
• Cool Azul Pain Cream – Topical support for soreness
• Sulfurzyme – MSM + wolfberry combo for tissue healing and inflammation
Stress & Sleep Support:
• Peace & Calming / Lavender / Rutavala – Use before bed or during high-stress moments
• Unwind – Magnesium + herbs to calm nerves and improve sleep
BONUS TIP: PREVENTION IS POWERFUL!
Use Young Living’s Insect Repellent Gel or Wipes or a DIY spray with Purification + Citronella when outdoors.
And remember: tick checks = self-care. 
Lyme can be a long journey, but with the right tools and support, you are not alone.
Frankincense resin it’s very good to boost your immune system as well. You can apply it in your belly button and if it’s labeled for ingestion, then you can make some frankincense tea. I have some frankincense resin that I’m making frankincense resin water with that will boost the immune system also. But you have to be careful of what brand you get. It has to be steamed and not chemically distilled. Otherwise there’s traces of chemicals in the oil.  https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/38276604
Nobody takes the disease seriously unless it personally affects them and even then it’s still hard to comprehend
Judy Feyen ivermectin helps my symptoms for 3 weeks, but no more. I’ve done it 2-3 times. Have you read Brian Rosner’s book on rife and Lyme? He explains Lyme so well, and how antibiotics (and natural remedies?) only force it into a different form, persister cells. I am having good success with a homemade frequency generator!
Google Dr Rawl Vital Plan, PALyme.org great resource
Dr. Bill Rawls in NC treated himself for Lyme & developed an herbal protocol which has worked for me. Go to Vital Plan. The Restore Kit or the Restore 180 protocol are effective in my experience. Their health coaches give support & communication throughout and will understand your suffering. (My history of chronic Lyme is similar to your experience started in 2006, terrible arthritis, joint injuries, tooth loss, seizures, fatigue, loss of muscle etc.)
The herbs are antimicrobial & do not cause the same damage as years of antibiotics (which I tried 12 yrs.). Dr. Rawls based the Vital Plan protocol in part on Steven Buhner’s herbal treatment for Lyme, presented in the book, “Healing Lyme”. Buhner’s core herbs are Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), and Andrographis – page 208.
I have made tinctures myself to treat my husband’s Lyme based on Buhner’s protocol on page 216. (He caught it in 2022 and chose making tinctures myself as the least expensive way to treat him.) I have found Dr. Rawls regimen as to sleep, stress reduction, gentle exercise and diet (diet highly important) along with the Vital Plan supplements to be the most effective way to battle tick borne illness, regain strength, and get your life back.
Look to dr Rawls herbal therapy , also clean up your diet and get as much exercise as you can, low impact biking helps me,… you will improve at least minimally, and that might be enough to start over with life again..
Good luck..
. FYI, 3-Things that are working for me, to help with my chronic Lyme condition:
1). Herbal Lyme “Cowden protocol” from NutraMedix (their website has a “.com” after their name).
This is the only treatment my Lyme Literate Medical Provider and I have tried in over 4-1/2 years, that has really worked for me -to noticeably move me forward in my health recovery journey.
… (IF, you are ever working with a Lyme Literate Medical Provider, or a Functional Medicine Provider -and these often tend to be Chiropractors, IF they carry any of the NutraMedix products, they can order you the Cowden Protocol from NutraMedix at a discount, haven’t shipped direct to you from the manufacturer, and it’s then cheaper this way for you, than you buying Cowden Direct from the manufacturer (NutraMedix, with a “.com” after their name for their website, -FYI).
2). Portable Infrared Sauna tent. I got mine from Amazon, and I bought the only oversized unit I could find. It is 2 inches taller & 2 inches wider (at 40 inches wide), than all the other models I found, which are at 38 inches wide. Keep in mind I am only 5’10” tall and 190 pounds, and I am glad I got the oversized unit. in your Amazon search bar, just type in oversized, portable, infrared, sauna tent, and you’ll find it.
… on the Amazon website, in their search bar, to see the oversized, 40 inch model I have (or their 38 inch model), just type in the following description (as of today, Saturday 9/27/25 at 4:15am (cst), I see they have 1, 40 inch wide model left in stock. (Not to worry about inventory, as they are always getting in more inventory replenishments).
“ SereneLife Oversize Portable Infrared Home Spa | One Person Sauna | with Heating Foot Pad & Portable Chair”
3). Red Light with Near Infrared Red Light Feature. I got mine from the company RedTherapy (their website is their name with “.co” after it, not .com).
*** NOTE:
*** I am Not affiliated with any of these products or these companies. I am just a happy customer of these products, and of these businesses. ***
Best wishes on your health recovery journey.
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Treating central sensitization syndrome to get out of fight flight fear helpful
Then in parasympathetic rebuilding small nerve fiber and mitochondria for energy helpful .
Fight it with all you have. Healthy food, lose as much excess weight, no junk food, no sugar, alcohol or cigarettes. Exercise( bicycle is easiest on joints) and sunshine. Magnesium, vitamin d in winter and vitamin k. Muscle Milk for good protein. I’ve had Lyme for 30 years and that worked til I had a seizure and broke ribs. I’m finally coming back from that.
What Lyme testing did you do? The normal IgM/IgG has at least 50% of false negatives. I also highly suspect you have Bartonella and possible Babesia if it is affecting your joints. I was bitten by a tick in Austria 40 years ago, had the classic bullseye rash, and had a doctor who was informed enough to recognize it as Lyme and got me on abx that same day.
But at that time, 2 weeks was considered enough, and I believed myself “cured”. I never made the connection when my joints started getting painful, just believed it was my congenital knee issues when the arthritis became severe, and I needed a joint replacement in my 40s. 3 joint replacements later, no doctor ever though to test me for Lyme, it was never mentioned, no one asked me if I had ever had a bullseye rash. Now I know I also have Bartonella, am treating with herbs, and things are very slowly getting better.
Send your blood to igenex.com, order a test kit they take insurance. Who did your test? Quest labs? Or something like them?
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Samm Horton I see an infectious disease Dr at upstate and he sort of dismissed the igenex blood test that showed I was positive for babesia. I have had all the symptoms! Thankfully my GP who did the test put me on medrol and Zithromax.
I was diagnosed two years ago with Lyme. I wasn’t too happy with his dismissal of the igenex test.
Have you been tested for co-infections? Was your testing simply through an Elissa or western blot test? Reason I ask is because my labs are all normal until I finally got a diagnosis of Hashimotos. All my doctors essentially gaslit me. It’s been 11 years like this. I’m in NY state and it wasn’t until I went to a functional doctor that I found out that NY makes it illegal to test for Lyme and all tick borne diseases through a lab that is specific for testing Lyme and co infections.
I went to Pennsylvania and did a test through vibrant labs and that is how I found out I have Lyme and do infections. Likely the reason that caused the Hashimotos Unfortunately functional doctors that are well versed in Lyme aren’t cheap. But they will try to run what they can through insurance and work with you test by test based on the money you have available.
Veris Vitality!!! They offer incredible testing done with hair and saliva. It’s not invasive and can be done from your home and sent to their lab. You can work with one of their practitioners. Their prices are beyond reasonable, especially since you know the prices of what’s in this field.  They are so knowledgeable and create custom natural protocols resonating with each client based on their testing.
I have a NP who treats me for Lyme (in VT) and also had one in FL. As long as they are Lyme literate and on the list of Lyme practitioners, you’re in good hands. I’m on Medicare and FL Blue and most of my expenses have been covered except I pay for drugs (Good RX 
) and Byron White formulas are out of pocket. Igenex Lab is covered by Medicare but you need accurate tests even if you’ll need to pay. I don’t go to one of the out of pocket functional doctors who is Lyme literate due to the cost.
Okay without truly knowing for sure I would suggest a full vitamins and mineral test to see where you are low.
I tested through spectracell and was low on SO many vitamins and minerals which I now supplement daily. I am sharing this because I believe if your nutrients levels are not right, your body will be more susceptible to injury like you described. I don’t think this is 100% of the answer but it will help.
you’ll also obviously want to clear the infection – though herbs and/or antibiotics I’m guessing. And detox with binders. Herbs and binders can be found over the counter. Just take the binder 2 hrs away from other supplements and foods.
Follow the alpha gal diet and eat a very healthy raw diet plus fresh squeezed citrus each morning the nutrients added and allergens removed will fix the pain from inflammation
Have you been checked for the alpha gal allergy? My Lyme was complicated by poor indoor air quality in my own home and at work but also I developed an allergy to mammalian meat and to a certain extent dairy, butter, etc. It was causing inflammation and once I started to lower my intake of that things improved a whole lot.
I’ve also found that getting away from Wi-Fi and cellular signals especially at night is tremendously helpful. There’s a number of things you have to do to allow your body to calm down and heal. I no longer tested CDC positive for Lyme after doxycycline and IV Rocephin. I had an emergency appendectomy in 2018 and since then I no longer test positive for the IgM for Borellia.
However, my IgM remained high until I figured out the alpha gal component of what was going on. There’s a lot of toxic load on our bodies and it’s minimizing all of those sources. There are so many variables involved. It’s difficult to sort through at all.
Apologies if I’m repeating. So many comments here. Have you changed diet? Eliminated all gluten, wheat and processed foods. Chemicals. Plastics etc. Have you done a heavy metal cleanse? Parasite cleans? Detoxed with binders etc. I was dead in a bed for over a decade. In agony. Feel like I was being poisoned and my skin was inside out. I could find no diagnosis.
So I focused on my liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system, and on getting my body as absolutely clear, clean and strong as possible, while learning any dose of any bacteria or virus or whatever. This journey was long and slow, but I am up again and working. Not full-time yet, but I am no longer getting nerve pain, many of my symptoms have lessened. I am still trying new things and keeping as clean living as I can.
Change any product in my environment that has pesticides or chemicals, such as shampoo, clothes, detergent, washing, liquid liquids, skin, care products, toothpaste etc. Also be aware of electrical and EMF exposure. If you can try get clean spring water not bottled in plastic.
I have chosen to work with herbs but have also tried the antibiotic route. I also did gut healing protocols. Again, long and slow but crucial for good digestion and extraction of nutrients from food. So sorry you are facing this, it’s a lot. But the body’s own healing system is indeed magic given the right conditions. Don’t give up hope.
Yes! I’m also taking ivermectin! I have noticed it works well especially when you take a binder with it like a charcoal pill.
LDN- low dose naltrexone (start at 1 mg and go up to 4.5mg. This might take 4-6 months to increase), eating a clean diet- do the autoimmune protocol. Do your research- it’s free. Only the holistic Drs will agree with this having huge impacts. It does!!
These two would be a great start. If you have the ability add in a good probiotic (msg me if you want me to send the kind I like that’s high quality), vitamin c ivs and ozone ivs.
These things helped me tremendously go from not being able to walk to being functional!
I’m so sorry you’re going through this! It’s a horrible disease and regular Drs know nothing more than doxy.
Consider Bee Venom Therapy for Lyme disease and coinfections. My son and I were misdiagnosed/undiagnosed for many years. We started in July and are seeing improvement with air hunger and arrhythmias. We ice first and the honey bees are at the end of their life cycle. Look up the scientist Ellie Lobel’s story. Pollenpeddlers.com also has very good educational videos on BVT. The bee venom has an amazing peptide called Melittin. It paralyzes and destroys borrelia. Least expensive treatment by far. Best wishes to you in your healing journey.
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I got Lyme disease nearly 20 years ago while living on Long Island. Everyone is different–what works for one person, might not work for the next. I’ve been through a lot of different treatments and none of them healed me. There is one rule, though, that has eased my symptoms–no sugar, no dairy, no grain. Along with lots of garlic and health promoting supplements, my symptoms are very manageable and often times seem non-existent. Sugar and dairy seem to be the worst offenders for me. I wish you the very best! Hopefully, this simplistic advice can help you in some way.
They love the heart, brain, and collagen tissues. I have seen a heart specialist myself and still nothing but I tell everyone about Stephen Buhner’s book Healing Lyme 2nd edition. It addresses those symptoms and what to take.
I’m using Hawthorn berries grinded into my teas, helping my high blood pressure, research on YouTube Hun, hope this helps …I found in old Merc’s manual from 1887 I believe it was , hugs 
This has saved my life when I feel I am under attack this is what I take it’s for viruses 2 capsules in morning and evening I will stay on it for a few weeks until I get relief sold on amazon
Yup , we are all in similar boats . Hang in there and fight . I’m trying my hardest as well . SUNY upstate in Syracuse has an infectious disease doctor that may be worth exploring . He treats Lyme disease with iv antibiotics.
I have been on a similar journey since 1994, finally diagnosed with Lyme in 2014. I don’t even want to estimate the $$ I’ve spent, but I value the guidance and relief (if not full or permanent) wonderful LLMDs have given. I believe some people are able to “go it alone”. I think Dr. Neil Nathan’s book “toxic” is a good resource, as is the podcasts of BetterHealthGuy.com.
If you can find a good LLMD who can work as a guide while you find your path on whatever your budget allows, maybe that is an avenue to explore.
Best wishes!
https://carolinaholisticmedicine.com/yusuf-saleeby-md
Give them a call. They do telemedicine and have a membership program that doesn’t cost outrageous amounts like most LLMDs.
CHeck out Ravel Health. They treat Lyme &. Coinfections through telemedicine and are very reasonable
I am a native NYer but live in NC. The healthcare here is non-existent. But I will tell you that Stonybrook University Lyme clinic takes insurance and has appointments! I was supposed to travel there last week but was too sick to travel. Since then, I have discovered Ravel Health. Although they are telemedicine mostly, they are far more affordable than any other LLMD I have come across and they responded to my inquiry rather quickly. I am having a meet and greet with my new ND tomorrow and can’t wait to start treatment. Dr. Rawls is the MD who oversees Ravel. They have been wonderful so far.
I had my first phone call yesterday with my ND. It was a fifteen minute “meet and greet”. It far exceeded my expectations, considering all the other “concierge” and concierge functional doctors that charged me outrageous amounts of money and did absolutely nothing. First, my interactions leading up to my decision to join Ravel with one of the co-founders, Keith, was exceptional. The communication was quick and very helpful. My phone call with my ND doctor was so encouraging. Ravel is far more affordable, caring and helpful than any other service I’ve come across. I am looking forward to working with them.
You sound like me lol. You definitely need an LLMD! I see MBC and her initial cost is only $450 and I highly recommend it. She’s wonderful. https://www.marybethcharno.com
I wonder why llmd are gouging clients to help them get well. THAT IS NOT MEDICINE. Too bad all the good drs have retired or have been long gone.
Its very hard to be sick and afford treatment There are inexpensive ways that I did not know about such as Live Bee stinging, changing diet, supplements. Best thing to do is stay away from western med doctors. They just about killed me. I know someone that had lyme. Given 10 days antibiotics and then other prescriptions…they wound up wheelchair bound, in Long Term Care, mentally out there, no muscles, lost their appetite., turned to mush. Do what you need to do.
Get on Telegram & follow Dirt Road Discussions & Universal Antidote channels. You should try their suggestions about using Ivermectin & chlorine dioxide. You are going to have to rely mainly on yourself to get educated about tick borne diseases. It doesn’t matter which one(s) you have, ivermectin & chlorine dioxide work against all of them.
i am 78 this spring I decided to try Ivermectin 1.87% I went up the steps on all 4s and came down 1 step both feet on 1 step both feet on. I could not walk on flat ground 500 ft and it hurt. I started ivermectin taking a pencil size piece of the paste 1 time a day for 3 days off for 4 days on for 3 off for 4. I could not believe it could go up the stairs. Still a weak coming down walking almost 2 miles no pain Tractor supply horse paste I am serious You have nothing to lose everything to also the price has doubled since Do your own research
Gary Berkebile 17.99 at my tractor supply. I’ve got bartonella. I’ve done 5 tubes so far don’t notice anything. I’m going to give it up and see if any difference. Took a little while to get up the balls to take it but after all my misdiagnosis and being shuffled around in this BROKEN healthcare system we have I did it. Glad I did. Gotta do something when nobody else in healthcare will help you
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