MY TOOLS AND LYME RESOURCES

This page is a collection of Lyme disease and chronic illness resources I have personally used, explored, or come across in my journey. So far, nothing has significantly made an impact for me individually, but what has not worked for me does not mean it could not work for you.

This page includes educational organizations, physician directories, testing laboratories, financial assistance programs, symptom resources, and research centers.

Nothing here is medical advice. Lyme disease presents differently in every person, and testing and treatment should always be guided by a qualified healthcare provider.

This is simply a living resource hub to help others find direction, support, and clarity.

IF YOU BELIEVE I AM MISSING A RESOURCE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

1. Core Lyme Education + Advocacy Organizations

These are foundational organizations for understanding Lyme disease and tick-borne illness:

2. Finding a Lyme-Literate Doctor (LLMD / LLMD Directory Resources)

These directories help locate clinicians experienced in tick-borne illness:

3. Lyme Testing Laboratories

These labs are frequently used in tick-borne illness evaluation (must be ordered by a provider in most cases):

4. Tick-Borne Disease Research Centers

These institutions are leading research in Lyme and co-infections:

5. Symptom Tracking + Diagnostic Support Tools

Helpful for organizing symptoms and advocating for care:

6. Financial Assistance + Scholarships + Patient Support

7. Prevention + Tick Awareness

8. Community + Support Networks

  • Global Lyme Alliance Peer Mentorship Program

  • Facebook Lyme Disease Support Groups (various regional + global groups)

  • Reddit communities (r/Lyme, r/lymedisease — use with discernment)

  • Project Lyme community forums

  • Local Lyme support groups via state Lyme associations

9. Symptom “Check / Screening” Tools (NOT diagnostic)

Important wording for your site:

  • IGeneX symptom checker (educational screening tool)

  • CDC symptom checklist

  • Global Lyme Alliance symptom overview tool

Here is a collection of treatments, protocols, and supportive modalities I have personally used or gone through during my Lyme disease and complex chronic illness journey:

  • Conventional medical care across multiple specialties (neurology, cardiology, rheumatology, infectious disease, primary care, etc.)

  • Emergency medical care and acute intervention settings

  • Lyme-literate and integrative medical treatment approaches

  • PICC line intravenous antibiotic therapy

  • Intravenous therapies (including nutrient and antimicrobial-based infusions)

  • Ozone and UVBI Ozone

  • Anti-inflammatory approaches both environmental and nutritional

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

  • IV Silver

  • Nutrition therapy

  • Blood transfusions

  • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine)

  • Herbal antimicrobial protocols, including Cowden Protocol

  • Homeopathic treatment approaches

  • Mold and mycotoxin-focused treatment protocols

  • Detoxification and binding protocols (drainage and toxin support systems)

  • Infrared sauna therapy

  • Red light therapy

  • Firefly laser

  • Dry brushing and lymphatic support practices

  • Castor oil packs

  • Oral prescriptions and antibiotics

  • Acupuncture

  • Massage therapy

  • Physical therapy

  • Personal training (modified and symptom-dependent)

  • Neurohealth-focused treatment approaches

  • Muscle testing

  • Biofeedback therapy

  • EMDR therapy

  • Psychotherapy

  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, including Brad Yates-style practices)

  • Dynamic Neural Retraining Program (DNRS)

  • Primal Trust nervous system healing program

  • Yoga (including guided practices such as Yoga with Kassandra)

  • Meditation practices

  • Sound bath therapy

  • Gut healing and microbiome restoration protocols

  • Dietary interventions including GAPS diet, ketogenic diet, low FODMAP diet, etc.

  • Targeted gut and digestive support protocols

  • Nervous system regulation and retraining work

  • Autonomic nervous system support strategies for dysregulation and POTS

  • Cardiovascular monitoring and supportive cardiac care approaches

  • Neurological and neuroinflammation-focused treatment approaches

  • Environmental medicine strategies (mold avoidance and toxin reduction in home/lifestyle)

  • Energy pacing and chronic fatigue–based recovery strategies

  • Continuous self-tracking, symptom mapping, and data-driven medical advocacy

  • and more..