Episode 474: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Casey Kelley - Insights from a Lyme-Treating Physician

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.