Finding Clarity in a Complex Illness
Lyme disease can be a frustrating and exhausting experience. Some patients recover quickly after antibiotics, but many are left with ongoing symptoms that disrupt their lives. Fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, and sleep issues can persist long after the initial infection.
At Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity, board-certified physician Dr. David M. Creech offers comprehensive functional medicine services that combine advanced testing with individualized care plans. Patients in Wilmington turn to our clinic for strategies that support recovery and long-term health.
What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. While early treatment with antibiotics can be effective, many patients continue to experience health challenges even after initial therapy.
This condition, sometimes referred to as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, can affect multiple systems in the body, including:
- The nervous system, leading to memory issues or brain fog
- The musculoskeletal system, causing chronic joint or muscle pain
- The immune system, resulting in ongoing inflammation or susceptibility to illness
- The digestive system, contributing to food sensitivities and gut imbalances
Because symptoms are varied and often overlap with other conditions, Lyme disease requires detailed care.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach
Lyme disease treatment can improve:
- Daily energy and stamina
- Cognitive clarity and focus
- Muscle and joint comfort
- Sleep quality and stress balance
- Immune system resilience
- Overall quality of life
Patients often find that incremental improvements add up to meaningful change when care goes beyond short-term fixes.
Who Is a Candidate?
You may benefit from comprehensive Lyme disease treatment if you:
- Continue to experience symptoms after antibiotics
- Struggle with chronic fatigue, pain, or brain fog linked to Lyme disease
- Suspect co-infections or other imbalances are contributing to your illness
- Want a physician who takes the time to evaluate your entire health picture
- Prefer an individualized plan that evolves as your condition changes
How Lyme Disease Is Treated
In functional medicine, treating Lyme disease goes beyond focusing only on the initial infection. Options often include:
- Comprehensive evaluation and testing to identify lingering infections, co-infections, or immune imbalances.
- Nutritional strategies to reduce inflammation, restore gut health, and strengthen immune defenses.
- Lifestyle adjustments such as improving sleep, managing stress, and balancing activity with recovery.
- Targeted supplements or therapies to address deficiencies, support detoxification, and improve resilience.
- Ongoing monitoring so care can adapt as symptoms change over time.
Why Choose Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity?
Lyme disease is often misunderstood in conventional medicine. At Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity, you’ll find a different approach. Dr. Creech takes time to listen, investigate, and build a treatment strategy that fits your unique needs.
With training from Drexel University College of Medicine and years of clinical experience, Dr. Creech combines traditional medical knowledge with innovative functional medicine tools. Patients choose our Wilmington clinic because we provide advanced testing and therapies not typically found in standard care, all within a physician-led environment.
Reclaim Your Health
Living with Lyme disease can feel overwhelming, but there is a path forward. With ongoing support, many patients regain energy, focus, and quality of life.
Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity in Wilmington, Delaware, is here to help. Call (302) 599-9542 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Creech.