03/18/2026
Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) is one of the most misunderstood tick-borne conditions in the Missouri Ozarks because it doesn't always look like one thing. It can look like many things.
Here are just a few conditions Alpha Gal has been known to mimic:
🔹 IBS — bloating, cramping, nausea, diarrhea or constipation
🔹 Rheumatoid Arthritis — joint pain and swelling, sometimes even with lab work to match
🔹 Heart palpitations — often occurring hours after eating, in the middle of the night
🔹 Unexplained fatigue & brain fog — the kind that doesn't resolve with rest
🔹 Anxiety & depression — linked to chronic immune activation affecting mood pathways
The tricky part? Many people are treated for these conditions without anyone ever connecting the dots to a tick bite.
If you spend time outdoors and have been chasing answers for unexplained symptoms, it may be worth asking your provider: "Could this be Alpha Gal?"
The test is a simple blood draw, and the results could change how you address your health.
👉 Read the full blog at https://ourhealingroots.net/blog/alphagal