Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood disease. With no apparent cause and non-specific pain, even with a clear diagnosis there are few truly effective treatments. Diagnosis may focus only on pain points and may not be accurate.

The Lyme disease is the most important vector-borne epidemic. It has the particularity of mimicking diseases such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis or psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety or depression.

This is because their symptoms coincide with those of other diseases but are not related to the causewhich is a viral infection. The blood tests with which Lyme disease can be diagnosed are very unreliable, which is why it is suspected that a high percentage of people diagnosed with Lyme disease have fibromyalgia who actually have Lyme disease. And this affects more than a few people, as it is estimated that 2.5 percent of the Spanish population has a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

What symptoms link Lyme and fibromyalgia?

When a person has fibromyalgia, the pain, anxiety and frustration are three of the associated symptoms it will present. In many cases, the difficulty sleeping, numbness, constant depression, or irritable bowel syndrome only aggravate this complicated situation, along with a profound lack of knowledge about what the source of the problem may be.

Some experts say that the fibromyalgia is stress-related or trauma-relatedbut others make a connection between the chemical imbalances that act on the nervous system and hormonal disturbances. There are also researchers who speak of genetics and others who do not find any reasonable explanation. Nevertheless, the combination of all the above may be another alternative.

The most comprehensive evidence and clinical experience tells us that all of this can be a complication of the Lyme disease.

What is Lyme disease?

This disease turns out to be a infection that is transmitted by insect bites, especially from ticks. It can be said to be similar to syphilis and is transmitted from the pregnant mother to the foetus.

This disease is characterised by an infection caused by a type of bacterium, borrelia, which is a spirochete or tubular-shaped bacterium. Its mechanism of action takes place in the release of BLPS or bacterial lipoproteins, which are a type of bacterial neurotoxins that can cause hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal distress, memory problems, neurological pain, numbness and generalised swelling. In addition to all this, it also causes swollen lymph nodes, chills, stiff neck, headache, fever and lack of energy.

As the spirochete moves through the body, GLPS is released, causing it to the immune system continues to deteriorateThe main causes of the disease are irritation, inflammation, nervous system and endocrine and neural system disasters.

It is a complex disease to diagnose with a blood test if it is in its early stages, which is why professionals need to perform a physical examination and collect a range of data related to factors in your environment who can determine what is wrong with you. For example, they should consider whether you have been exposed to tick bites.

Is there a link between these two pathologies?

Some authors point out that long-term joint problems can be activated and that this can lead to a central sensitisation syndromeThe authors suspect that there is a high degree of likelihood that these two pathologies are related.

It is important to consider the relationship of fibromyalgia to chronic fatigue syndrome. These are linked to each other by the so-called HPA axis or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. This axis is like an internet connection in the brain that controls the main hormones in our body. In many cases, abnormal levels of certain chemicals regulated by the HPA axis are a major cause of chronic fatigue syndrome.

A patient can contract an infection that can be in the body without showing itself until one day the immune system is weakened.. Some of the reasons for a person to be immunosuppressed are childbirth, vaccination, traumatic experience, emotional trauma and so on.

At the HPA axis lies the relationship between the disease and fibromyalgia, which can occur in two ways: by epigenetic changes or through neurotoxins.

How to find the right treatment for Lyme disease

Finding the right treatment is not easy. If the disease is detected early, it may be possible to antibiotics help to tackle the root of the problem. However, this is not the norm. It should be noted that the indicated time for antibiotic therapy is between 4 and 6 weeks. However, there is a possibility of recurrence, i.e. the disease may reappear after months or even years.

It is important to know that antibiotics do not strengthen the immune system and are not very effective in a secondary infection, e.g. caused by BLP neurotoxins. In addition, it is important that, in addition to slowing down the disease, we repair the body, which is sometimes very damagedLyme disease is multi-systemic and very aggressive.

People affected with Lyme disease may suffer from a a number of co-infections that can be aggravated by chemical and heavy metal toxicity. To eradicate it, a treatment regimen combining antibiotics with biological medicine techniques, among others, will be necessary. However, these co-infections can help us to diagnose Lyme disease.

The best thing to do is to put yourself in the hands of a team of qualified specialists who have been trained by the ILADSincluding the medical director of this centre, BIosalud Day Hospital. This disease should be treated immediately but with a detailed and detailed personalised treatment plan so that we can return to an optimal state of health as soon as possible.

In short, what we mean by this is that it is not only necessary to apply specific standard treatments that are aimed at alleviating pain, but it is also necessary to It is essential and necessary to carry out a causal analysis to tell us whether we really have Lyme disease. 

It should also be remembered that, as this disease is neither fibromyalgia nor chronic fatigue syndrome, it is an infection. Therefore, the body will tend to acidify and the consumption of anti-inflammatory drugs will maintain or even increase it. In this sense, it is also it is important that treatment includes a strict dietary regimen that contributes to the restoration of health. 

*This article is informative and in no way replaces a medical opinion. If you have any doubts or health problems, consult a specialist.