AN EXPERT’S GUIDE
On Navigating Lyme Disease
By Dr. Daniel Cameron
This book summarizes Dr. Cameron’s understanding of Lyme disease based on his first 600 Lyme disease science blogs and 36+ years of treating Lyme disease patients.
About Dr. Daniel Cameron
Dr. Daniel Cameron & Associates is a private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. We provide the highest quality of care with evidence-based treatment plans and are committed to improving the lives of patients suffering from Lyme and tick-borne diseases. learn more
“I find that hope and persistence is very helpful. It’s very easy to lose hope with Lyme disease as patients may have fleeting despair. I encourage people to keep that search for joy and hope. Returning to health is possible.”
BOOK READINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
Dr. Cameron has recorded a series of book readings and discussions to expand on his book: An Expert’s Guide On Navigating Lyme Disease
New Patients
Becoming a patient at Dr. Daniel Cameron & Associates is easy, no matter where you live or work. We’ll help guide you step-by-step to make your first visit as easy as possible.
New Patients
Becoming a patient at Dr. Daniel Cameron & Associates is easy, no matter where you live or work. We’ll help guide you step-by-step to make your first visit as easy as possible.
About Dr. Daniel Cameron
Dr. Daniel Cameron & Associates is a private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. We provide the highest quality of care with evidence-based treatment plans and are committed to improving the lives of patients suffering from Lyme and tick-borne diseases. learn more
“I find that hope and persistence is very helpful. It’s very easy to lose hope with Lyme disease as patients may have fleeting despair. I encourage people to keep that search for joy and hope. Returning to health is possible.”
LYME DISEASE SCIENCE BLOG
Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. His weekly Lyme Disease Science blog features articles covering the latest research, insights and case reviews. Below are his most recent blogs.
10
Dec
Lyme disease triggers Guillian-Barre Syndrome
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves surrounding the brain and spinal cord. GBS symptoms typically include weakness and/or tingling sensations in the legs, which can spread to the arms and upper body. This patient also reported having three episodes of loose stools, two episodes of vomiting, and one episode of fever with chills and rigors. A neurological exam found…
10
Dec
Lyme disease misdiagnosed as psoriatic arthritis
The man, in his 70’s, presented with dactylitis (severe swelling of the fingers or toes), onycholysis of the nails (nail separates from the skin) and scalp psoriasis, which lead to the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. However, he did not respond to treatment with corticosteroids or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. “A skin biopsy was performed showing histopathological changes compatible with Lyme borreliosis (LB) and serum contained IgG antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi,” wrote…
25
Nov
Lyme disease triggers neuropathy in the legs
A case report by Lazaro and Butt, published in the International Medical Case Reports Journal, describes a 67-year-old patient with Lyme disease and femoral neuropathy.¹ This is believed to be the first reported case of isolated femoral neuropathy triggered by Lyme disease. Femoral neuropathy, also referred to as femoral nerve dysfunction, involves a loss of movement or sensation in parts of the legs due to damage to the femoral nerve.…
25
Nov
Patient contracts Babesia from a blood donor
In their article “Transfusion-transmitted babesiosis in a patient with sickle cell disease undergoing chronic red cell exchange,” Costa and colleagues describe a patient who contracted Babesia from a donor living in Ohio, a state that is not considered endemic for Babesia.¹ According to the authors, a 30-year-old man with sickle cell disease (SCD) required approximately 10 units of red blood cells every 3–4 weeks throughout his childhood. Approximately 2 months…
12
Nov
Lyme Disease Rash: What Does It Really Look Like?
Many people assume that a Bull’s-eye or erythema migrans (EM) rash is a common manifestation of Lyme disease. And that the lack of a rash confirms a person does not have the disease. This is far from the truth. EM rash identification remains a challenge because it often takes on a variety of appearances, according to a study by Burlina and colleagues. "Only 20% of patients with an EM [rash]…
12
Nov
Lyme disease causes problems with vision
In their article “Lyme Disease and Papilledema: A Retrospective Study on Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes,” Vithayathil and colleagues, describe findings from a retrospective study involving 44 children who presented with vision complications and were later diagnosed with papilledema and Lyme disease. “Papilledema (optic disc swelling) secondary to intracranial hypertension (IH) has been reported in 6 – 7% of children with neurologic manifestations of Lyme disease,” the authors state. “While there have…
Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. For more than 32 years, he has been treating adolescents and adults suffering from Lyme disease.
About Lyme Disease
What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. It is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the country, and the steadily increasing number of cases has led many in the medical/scientific community and legislative arena to deem the disease a “public health crisis” and “epidemic”. learn more
Lyme Disease Diagnosis
The growing number of infectious diseases carried by ticks; the emergence of new vector-borne diseases; the unreliability of laboratory tests; and the complexity of symptom presentations and variations in each patient make Lyme disease one of the most perplexing and elusive medical conditions to identify. learn more
Lyme Disease Infographic
Dr. Daniel Cameron & Associates has developed a Lyme disease infographic to help you understand the challenges in treatment and diagnosis of these illnesses. view infographic
