72: Is Your Fatigue Really Lyme? – The Truth About Missed Diagnoses with Dr. Aaron Hartman

Could your unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or gut issues actually be signs of chronic Lyme disease that standard tests keep missing?

In this mini-episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores the complex and often misunderstood world of chronic Lyme disease—a condition sometimes labeled a “mystery illness.” With symptoms ranging from joint pain and fatigue to brain fog and gut dysfunction, Lyme frequently goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leaving patients searching for answers.

Dr. Hartman breaks down the limitations of CDC-recommended Lyme testing, which misses nearly half of actual cases, and reviews advanced testing options that can provide more accurate insights—though they are less widely accessible. He emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment, awareness, and asking the right questions when considering a Lyme diagnosis.

This episode is part of an ongoing series on multi-system illnesses that often fly under the radar of conventional medicine, offering listeners tools to better understand and advocate for their health.

✅ Show Highlights:

• Why chronic Lyme disease is often underdiagnosed or dismissed
• Symptoms beyond joint pain: brain fog, gut issues, and fatigue
• The flaws in standard CDC-approved Lyme tests—and why they miss up to half of cases
• More advanced diagnostic tools and their accessibility challenges
• The role of clinical judgment in diagnosing “mystery illnesses”
• How Lyme overlaps with other chronic, multi-system health issues

💡 In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why testing alone can’t provide a complete Lyme diagnosis
• How to recognize symptoms that point to chronic Lyme disease
• The difference between standard vs. advanced Lyme testing methods
• Questions to ask your healthcare provider if you suspect Lyme
• Why multi-system illnesses require a holistic, root-cause approach

🌐 Resources & Links:

• Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com
• YouTube – Aaron Hartman, MD: @AaronHartmanMD