A Patient’s Story from the South My patient from Florida looked me straight in the eye and said, “But Lyme doesn’t exist down here, right?” That’s what she’d been told—by more than one doctor. She had a rash. Fatigue. Joint pain. Classic signs of Lyme disease. But instead of being tested or treated, she was […]
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The Question I Hear Most Often Babesia negative tests are one of the most common reasons patients go untreated. When a patient asks why I treat Babesia even if the tests are negative, they often say: “But my test was negative—why are we treating Babesia?” It’s a fair question. I’ll often explain that Babesia testing
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What Happens if a Tick’s Mouthparts Stay in Your Skin? Quick Answer: If a tick’s mouthparts stay in your skin, it usually does not increase the risk of Lyme disease. In most cases, the body will naturally push the material out over time without complications. It’s not uncommon for the mouthparts of a tick to
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