You've been bitten by a tick. Now what?

Tick Bite Symptoms and Treatment

If you have recently been bitten by a tick (within the last 10 days), or are experiencing sudden symptoms suggestive of acute Lyme disease — such as a summertime “flu” with no known tick bite — quick, appropriate, and effective treatment is the best way to minimize long-term health concerns.

Symptoms of Acute Lyme Disease

Symptoms may appear immediately or up to 30 days after a tick bite. They can include:

  • Facial palsy (drooping or weakness on one side of the face)

  • Swollen lymph nodes

  • Palpitations (irregular or rapid heartbeat)

  • Night sweats

  • Air hunger or shortness of breath (unrelated to exertion)

  • Chest pain

  • Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite

  • Rash at the bite site (including “bull’s eye” rash — take a photo and mark the site)

  • Fever or flu-like illness

  • Fatigue or exhaustion

  • Joint pain or swelling

  • Muscle aches or pain

  • Headaches

  • Neck pain or stiffness

My Treatment Approach

I provide integrative treatment for acute Lyme disease that addresses both the infection and your body’s healing systems. Treatment includes:

  • Antibiotics and botanical medicines to cover the full growth cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi (up to 6 weeks)

  • Herbal and nutraceutical support for immune function and detoxification pathways

  • Lab testing when clinically appropriate

This combined approach helps reduce the risk of Lyme becoming a long-term illness.

Visit Information & Rates

  • Initial tick-bite consult: $225 (available virtually for New York State patients)

  • Follow-up visits: $225 each, if needed

⚠️ Please note: This consultation is designed for early/acute tick-bite care. It does not apply to the more complex treatment required for late-stage or chronic Lyme disease.

Proper Tick Removal

If you’ve been bitten by a tick, it’s very important that it is removed properly.

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