Understanding Lyme Rage and Its Impact on the Brain with Dr. Darin Ingels

In this episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast, Fred Diamond interviews Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor and Lyme survivor, about Lyme rage. Dr. Ingels explains the mechanisms behind Lyme rage, including direct interaction of the organism with the brain, autoimmune reactions, and mast cell activation. He differentiates Lyme-induced rage from general anger, emphasizing the sudden personality changes and other Lyme symptoms that accompany it. Dr. Ingels shares long-term treatment approaches, including targeting the organism, cleaning up the immune system, immunotherapy, diet, and therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and low-dose immunotherapy. He also offers a message of grace and patience for Lyme survivors struggling with the guilt and shame associated with Lyme rage, encouraging them to educate their loved ones and persist with treatment.