Beyond the Bullseye: 13 Lesser-Known Warning Signs of Tick-Borne Illness

11. Sleep's Stolen Peace: Rest That Doesn't Restore

Despite overwhelming fatigue, a common complaint with tick-borne illness is profoundly disturbed sleep. This might manifest as difficulty falling asleep, frequently waking during the night (perhaps drenched in unexplained night sweats), or experiencing unusually vivid, disturbing dreams. The cruel irony is that the very rest your body desperately needs becomes elusive, further exacerbating daytime fatigue and cognitive issues. This pattern of unrefreshing, disrupted sleep is a significant, though often overlooked, signal.