Long COVID & Lyme: Could They Be Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Summary
- Chronic Lyme and Long COVID Share Deep Physiological Overlaps: Both conditions can leave patients with disabling symptoms across multiple systems—like autonomic dysfunction (POTS), reactivated viruses, and chronic inflammation.
- Vagus Nerve Dysfunction is Central: Lyme and SARS-CoV-2 can damage or irritate the vagus nerve, fueling persistent dysautonomia and inflammatory responses. Supporting vagus nerve health is foundational to recovery.
- Individualized, Multi-Layered Treatment is Essential: Comprehensive testing and a personalized approach addressing infections, toxins, and nervous system dysregulation are key to lasting healing.
