Tickborne Tests You May Want to Ask For If You Feel Off

When your body doesn’t feel right, but nothing shows up on the usual lab work, it’s easy to feel stuck. For some, it's joint pain that drags on longer than expected. Others notice a kind of brain fog that doesn’t seem to lift, even after sleep or rest. Then there are the odd rashes that appear without reason, or a strange wave of exhaustion that shows up mid-afternoon.

These aren’t uncommon—and when they linger, it’s worth taking a step back to ask what might be getting missed. In Texas, fall often means open windows, evening hikes, or time spent in the backyard with pets. More fresh air is good, but it also means more chances to cross paths with ticks, even in neighborhoods that don’t look like typical tick habitat. Many people who come to us for answers don’t remember a bite at all.

When symptoms don’t follow a known pattern, we start thinking about possibilities that fall outside the standard. Tickborne disease tests can help bring some of those hidden causes to light.

How Tickborne Illness Can Hide in Plain Sight

One of the more frustrating parts of tick infections is how they blend into other issues. From the outside, symptoms can look like burnout, hormonal swings, or seasonal allergies. Inside the body, chronic inflammation builds up, especially when the immune system struggles to clear out lingering infections.

The early signs can be easy to brush off—headaches that come and go, unexplained fatigue, or achy muscles after very little activity. Fevers pop up without cause, or skin rashes appear, then fade. Some people just find themselves sick more often, with colds or stomach bugs that take longer to recover from. In some cases, a low immune response shows up before any obvious symptoms surface.

Because symptoms vary so much, most people don’t realize they were ever infected. If there was a bite, they may never have noticed it. Or it may have happened during a trip, a walk near a creek, or a weekend spent camping, long forgotten by the time symptoms start showing up. That delay makes it tricky, and often the only way forward is through deeper lab work.

Blood Markers That Prompt Us to Dig Deeper

When something doesn’t sit right and symptoms seem to linger without a solid diagnosis, we take a closer look at blood markers that reveal how the immune system is functioning. A few markers can act like signposts worth following.

A low CD57 count is one of them. This tends to show up in people who deal with chronic infections, often without knowing it. The CD57 is part of your immune response, and lower counts can suggest a struggle with infections like Lyme or similar tickborne diseases.

Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is another flag. While most people have been exposed to EBV at some point, when it shows signs of reactivation, it could mean the immune system is under continuous pressure. That clues us into the need for deeper testing.

We also run full chemistry panels that go beyond basic labs. These panels look at inflammation, liver markers, blood sugar balance, and nutrient status to help build a bigger picture. If these results look off, or if the immune data raises questions, tickborne disease tests start to make more sense.

Infinity Wellness Telehealth reviews CD57, EBV, and functional blood chemistry for clients in Dallas to help spot subtle immune imbalance or hidden infection, guiding which labs to run next.

What Makes Tick 1.0 and 2.0 Tests Different

Not all tick tests are the same. Many of the common ones miss key infections or only catch active cases, not the lingering ones driving long-term symptoms. The Tick 1.0 and 2.0 tests offer a much sharper look at what’s going on, both in the short term and in deeper, long-lasting infections.

These tests use a basic fingerprick to collect a small sample and then scan for Lyme disease and other common co-infections. What sets them apart is the level of accuracy. They’re built to catch infections that standard panels often overlook, especially those tied to autoimmunity or symptoms that don’t seem to resolve with typical treatment.

For someone who’s been feeling tired for years, or dealing with vague soreness and inflammation, spotting those low-level infections can be a game-changer. These tests are especially helpful when people feel like their symptoms are “all in their head” or when every checkup says they’re fine, even though they don’t feel that way.

Infinity Wellness Telehealth offers Tick 1.0 and 2.0 tests with 95% accuracy, helping clients catch stealth infections quickly to avoid years of confusion and misdiagnosis.

Signs It May Be Time to Test

The signs can be subtle at first. Fatigue that doesn’t respond to rest. Foggy thinking that makes it hard to focus. Soreness in joints or tingling in the arms or legs. Sometimes it’s neck stiffness, sometimes it’s recurring stomach issues or dizziness that shows up without warning.

Being active outdoors—especially in Dallas—adds another layer. Having pets that come in and out of the house, hiking in local parks, or even gardening can bring tick exposure without anyone realizing it. And when symptoms stick around but standard treatments don’t help, that’s often a sign to start looking at less obvious causes.

It’s not always black-and-white. Many people have already been to multiple doctors and feel like nothing is being found. That’s where thinking differently about testing can help—especially when standard labs all come back “normal” but your day-to-day life doesn’t feel that way.

Your Health Story Deserves Answers

When our bodies speak up through symptoms, it’s usually trying to tell us something. And when those symptoms won’t go away, or they morph over time, the usual answers can start to feel empty. That’s where more detailed testing can lead to real insight.

Tickborne disease tests don’t just name infections. They help explain years of discomfort for people who’ve never had clarity about why they feel the way they do. Knowing what’s behind the fatigue or strange nerve pain can take a huge mental load off, and it opens a path forward that actually fits the way you feel.

At Infinity Wellness Telehealth, we understand the frustration of unexplained symptoms lingering in your daily life. If your regular labs aren’t providing the answers you need, it might be time to consider functional lab testing for a deeper investigation into tickborne illnesses. Let us help you uncover hidden causes and create a personalized plan that addresses your unique health needs. Contact us today to begin your journey towards clarity and well-being.

At Infinity Wellness, we specialize in holistic, root-cause care tailored to your unique health journey. Serving both local and nationwide patients through in-person and virtual services, we offer comprehensive programs to address conditions such as hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, and digestive issues. Our goal is to help you achieve long-term wellness and vitality. Ready to transform your health? Book an appointment with us today!