Lyme Disease

Did you know…

Often times symptoms of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses are non-specific and can be overlooked by some doctors. Some of the most common symptoms of a tick-borne illness are: headaches, muscle aches, brain fog, occasional joint pain or fatigue.

Ticks don’t just carry Lyme Disease? Ticks can also carry many other diseases like:

  • Babesia

  • Bartonella

  • Ehrlichia

  • Tularemia

  • Mycoplasma

  • Tick-borne relapsing fever

At Functional Medicine Collaborative we can help

Dr. Sean Foss, ND has years of experience treating Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses. He is a member of International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS)and specializes in advanced methods of treating and diagnosing.

Dr. Foss can consult with you on proper antibiotic use alongside herbal supplements. Although he cannot prescribe antibiotics in the state of Massachusetts - he uses herbs, supplements, and lifestyle changes to bring his patients to a better state of wellness while treating these infections. As a licensed Acupuncturist, Dr. Foss is able to ease the chronic pain that sometimes accompanies chronic Lyme Disease.

So often we see people who have been misdiagnosed by multiple doctors. Part of the problem lies within traditional laboratory testing, as they are not always able to determine if Lyme and co-infections are present. Dr. Foss has access to specialty labs that offer very sensitive testing to rule out these infections. Frequently these tests show a positive result when the more standardized testing is negative. Patients have found relief under his treatment, once the infection is identified and the root cause of your symptoms is determined.

Dealing with undiagnosed diseases and conditions can take a toll on your mental health and personal relationships. Dr. Foss can help council you through your treatment.

At Functional Medicine Collaborative we believe that trust and compatibility are vital in the patient-practitioner relationship. Because of this we offer a free 20-minute consultation, or Discovery Call, with one of our practitioners. This consultation will enable us to gauge if our approach aligns with your expectations and if we can effectively work together towards your health goals.

Check out our blog for information on the Lyme Diet, Tick Removal Do’s and Don’ts and more!