Episode 506: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Pamela Cipriano - From ICU Nurse to Lyme Warrior

Topic: Dr. Cipriano’s journey from ICU nurse to Lyme disease practitioner, inspired by her son’s diagnosis and the challenges of navigating the medical system.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of ILADS Conferences – How attending ILADS helped Dr. Cipriano learn about innovative Lyme disease treatments and naturopathic approaches.


• From ICU Nurse to Lyme Specialist – Dr. Cipriano shares her transition from hospital-based care to focusing on preventative medicine and helping patients get off medications.


• A Mother’s Fight for Answers – Her son’s Lyme disease journey, the difficulties of getting an accurate diagnosis, and the perseverance needed to find effective treatment.


• Polymicrobial Infections on the Rise – The growing complexity of Lyme disease cases, including Bartonella, Babesia, and other co-infections.


• Breaking Barriers in Medicine – The challenges of being an outlier in the medical field and the importance of collaboration through ILADS.


• The Evolution of Diagnostic Testing – Advances in Lyme disease testing, including the accuracy and comprehensiveness of iGenex panels.


• Chronic UTIs & Tick-Borne Infections – How Lyme disease and co-infections contribute to chronic urinary tract infections and why they require a different treatment approach.

Resources & Links:

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• Learn more about Dr. Pamela Cipriano


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