Lyme Disease Tip Summary:

Nicole Bell emphasizes that the most powerful Lyme hack is getting an accurate diagnosis—because you can’t treat what you don’t know.

1. Understand What You’re Dealing With

   • Biting insects often transmit multiple pathogens—not just Borrelia (Lyme), but also Bartonella, Babesia, and others.

   • Each infection has its own treatment approach, so identifying what’s truly present is essential.

2. Recognize the Challenge of Diagnosis

   • These pathogens are stealthy and often undetectable in standard lab tests.

   • Many patients go years misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, delaying effective treatment.

3. Seek Better Testing Options

   • Nicole highlights Galaxy Diagnostics’ mission to help both providers and patients gain better diagnostic clarity.

   • They specialize in more sensitive and specific testing options to confirm co-infections and monitor treatment progress.

4. Collaborate With Your Provider

   • Galaxy works directly with healthcare providers to ensure patients receive tailored, accurate care plans based on test results.

   • Don’t settle for vague answers—push for clarity and precision.

“Knowing what’s on board is critical. So, get an accurate diagnosis.” – Nicole Bell

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Video Transcript:
“My favorite Lyme hack is getting an accurate diagnosis. Biting insects can transmit a whole host of nasty pathogens, the top vector borne pathogens, Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, they all have different treatment protocols, and so it’s really critical that you understand which ones are on board. But doing this isn’t easy. These pathogens are sneaky and difficult to get in standard tests. And so, this is Galaxy’s mission to help providers and patients get better answers for accurate diagnosis and treatment monitoring. And so, if you need help, we’re happy to work with your provider to give you better answers. Knowing what’s on board is critical. So, get an accurate diagnosis.” – Nicole Bell