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Atypical findings in Lyme disease makes diagnosing difficult

What happens if there are atypical findings in Lyme disease? A case report by Sharma from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota describes a 45-year-old man who presented to the emergency room with weakness, chills and oral pseudomembrane (which can be caused by thrush), along with multiple cellulitic-appearing skin lesions.

POTS patients with brain fog have neurocognitive deficits

Individuals with POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, often complain of cognitive problems, like the inability to focus, difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness. These cognitive symptoms are often referred to as “brain fog” and are commonly seen in POTS patients and other illnesses, including Lyme disease.