Lyme Disease & Co-Infections | Lowcountry Wellness Center
Lowcountry Wellness Center Complex Illness • Lyme & Co-Infections
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Lyme Disease & Co-Infections

Educational guidance and whole-person support for complex symptom patterns.

At Lowcountry Wellness Center, Dr. Penni, APRN, ANP-BC is the only ILADS-certified clinician on our team. She brings an ILADS-informed framework to support clinical evaluation and care planning for patients with persistent, cyclical, or unexplained symptom patterns.

Our approach is wellness-focused and personalized, emphasizing careful history, timeline mapping, and supportive strategies that may help the body’s natural regulatory processes.

ILADS-certified clinician on staff
Relationship-based care
Layered, individualized planning
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Other LWC clinicians are trained in complex illness evaluation and care coordination and work within Dr. Penni’s, APRN ILADS-informed framework. They are not ILADS-certified.

Educational topics we may discuss

These topics are shared for educational purposes and may be discussed during clinical evaluation when appropriate. Click each tab to see common symptom associations people report.

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Common discussion point Persistent or cyclical symptom patterns in the context of possible exposure history.
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Clinical focus History, timeline mapping, and individualized planning based on overall context.
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Symptom patterns people commonly report

These are examples for education and discussion — not a diagnosis list. Click to expand.

Brain fog or slowed processing • Head pressure or sensory sensitivity • Nerve discomfort (tingling, buzzing, burning) • Dizziness or disorientation
Migrating pain or stiffness • Muscle fatigue or heaviness • Generalized inflammation sensations
Persistent fatigue or cyclical crashes • Sleep disruption/non-restorative sleep • Mood variability/irritability • Night sweats/temperature swings • Digestive fluctuations or appetite shifts

Support layers we may explore

Many people experience overlapping contributors that influence how symptoms present. We take a whole-person approach to supporting resilience and regulation.

Immune system load

Lifestyle, environment, and other factors that may contribute to overall stress on the body.

Hormones & thyroid patterns

How shifts may relate to fatigue, sleep, metabolism, and mood.

Mold & mycotoxins

Often discussed when sensitivity patterns or multisystem concerns are present.

Detox pathway support

Liver, lymph, kidney, and gut function that can influence day-to-day resilience.

Nervous system load

Stress physiology and prior experiences that may affect regulation patterns.

Gut & microbiome balance

Digestive health plays a key role in inflammation, immunity, and nutrient absorption.

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Wellness tools that may be considered

Strategies are selected based on history, goals, and clinical appropriateness. We emphasize supportive care that may help the body’s natural processes.

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Foundational lifestyle support Nutrition, sleep, hydration, movement, and realistic routines.
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Nutritional & botanical support Used to support immune, inflammatory, and stress response pathways.
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Microbiome & gut support Digestive strategies tailored to individual tolerance.
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Nervous system regulation support Stress physiology support, vagal tone strategies, and trauma-aware mapping.

Q-REstrain (supportive modality)

Dr. Penni, APRN is certified to provide Q-REstrain , an oligonucleotide-based modality that may be considered as part of a broader wellness-focused plan.

Important
Not a promise of outcomes.

Appropriateness and timing are determined by a licensed clinician and based on your individual context.

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What to expect during a complex illness visit

We focus on careful review, timeline mapping, and collaborative planning.

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Comprehensive history + symptom timeline We look for patterns and context.
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Whole-person review Environmental, emotional, and physiological factors may be discussed.
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Optional testing When clinically appropriate and aligned with your goals.
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Personalized planning Supportive strategies chosen based on tolerance and priorities.
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Care team support Visits may be with other clinicians who work within Dr. Penni’s, APRN ILADS-informed framework.
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FAQs

No. This page is educational and informational. Clinical decisions and individualized recommendations are made during a visit with a licensed clinician.
Specialty testing may be considered when clinically appropriate and aligned with your history, presentation, and goals. Your clinician will review options and rationale with you.
No. Individual experiences vary. Our goal is careful evaluation, education, and supportive planning tailored to your unique context.
Important Wellness & DSHEA Notice
Educational information only.

This page is for educational and wellness purposes only and is not medical advice. Statements about supplements or wellness modalities have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose medical conditions or determine medical treatment. If you have urgent symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency care.