Episode #424: Why a Tick Bite Doesn’t Always Mean Lyme Disease with Dr. Jaquel Patterson

Episode #424: Why a Tick Bite Doesn’t Always Mean Lyme Disease with Dr. Jaquel Patterson

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Lyme disease is called “the great imitator” because it can look like growing pains, fatigue, or nothing at all and this episode shows you what to watch for.

Steph sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Jacquell Patterson, a nationally recognized expert in Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, and PANS/PANDAS to cover everything parents need to know about ticks and Lyme disease. You’ll learn which areas to check on your kid’s body, why the smallest ticks cause the most infections, and how to tell the difference between growing pains and a tick-borne illness that’s being missed. Dr. Patterson also shares her own delayed Lyme disease diagnosis and what she wishes every parent knew before tick season hits.

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Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • Why Tick Season Feels Scarier Than Ever
  • Why Lyme Disease Is Called “The Great Imitator”
  • Different Tick Species, Co-Infections, and Testing Gaps
  • The Bullseye Rash Myth (Only Half of Cases Get One)
  • Tick Prevention: Clothing, Sprays, and Checks That Work
  • How Often to Check Kids and Pets for Ticks
  • What to Do the Moment You Find a Tick
  • Symptoms to Watch For After a Tick Bite
  • What Every Parent Gets Wrong About Lyme Disease

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This episode’s guest

I am a nationally and internationally recognized naturopathic physician. I am an expert in Lyme disease and other tick borne-illnesses, autoimmune conditions, PANS/PANDAS, women’s health and anxiety and depression. I run a large and growing multi-disciplinary integrative medical practice composed of naturopathic physicians, nutritionist, physical therapist and acupuncture. Due to my record of clinical success, I also work as a success coach to other integrative practitioners and help them to grow and scale their businesses so that they may spread and have influence in the world of integrative medicine. I’m a sought-after speaker appearing frequently on the lecture stage, television, print, podcasts and radio. I’ve served in many leadership capacities, most recently as the President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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