Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Casey Kelley’s role at the annual ILADS conference, where she connects with fellow Lyme experts and stays up-to-date on the latest research.
• Her background as both a Lyme patient and physician, shaping her empathetic and nuanced approach to treating chronic Lyme and complex illnesses.
• The evolving understanding of Lyme disease as a polymicrobial infection, emphasizing the need to address co-infections alongside Borrelia.
• Parallels between chronic Lyme and long COVID, highlighting the need for better research and testing to differentiate between acute, chronic, and post-treatment Lyme.
• The role of neuroplasticity and neural retraining in Lyme treatment, addressing the physiological basis of psychiatric symptoms in chronic infections.
• The importance of avoiding medical gaslighting, ensuring patients receive a comprehensive, integrative approach rather than being dismissed.

Resources & Links:

• Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org
• Learn more about Dr. Casey Kelley and her work at Case Integrative Health
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