Bitten by a tick?
I am regularly asked about whether homeopathy can help with Lyme disease and yes it can but prevention is always better than cure.
If however you have been bitten by a tick I recommend taking Ledum 200c as soon as you notice. It is one of the first aid remedies that everyone should have in their homeopathic first aid kit. It is also thought to have a prophylactic value in relation to tetanus and it is a great for puncture wounds. Insects puncture our skin when they bite us or attach themselves.
Unfortunately, not everyone notices that they have been bitten until it is too late or until the bulls-eye rash associated with Lyme appears. This can be anytime between 3-30 days after being bitten.
I would still recommend taking Ledum as soon as possible especially as bacteria from a tick bite doesn’t always show up in blood tests until a few months later.
Many people with chronic fatigue or unexplained symptoms have Lyme Disease. Some of the symptoms are-
- Feeling chilly or have a fever
- Headaches and/ or dizziness
- Depression
- Swollen joints and / or swollen lymph nodes
- Muscles Pains & Shooting pains
- Tingling
- Stiff neck
If you have been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and have chronic symptoms described above please feel free to book a free 20 minute call to see how I can help you.
You might also be interested in other remedies for insect bites and you can read about them here.