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Dr. Daniel Cameron

Dr. Daniel Cameron

Which Singers Have Battled Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease doesn’t discriminate. It has affected everyday individuals and celebrities alike—including several high-profile singers. These artists have shared their personal health battles publicly, helping to raise awareness about the seriousness of Lyme disease and the importance of early detection and proper treatment. Here’s a closer look at five singers who have faced Lyme disease

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Lyme Disease: One Teen’s Story of Struggle and Strength

A Patient’s Story Worth Sharing Today, I want to share a story that has stayed with me—a story about one of my teenage patients who faced overwhelming challenges after getting Lyme disease. His journey isn’t just about physical illness; it’s about resilience, emotional pain, and the life-changing power of support. Already Struggling—Before Lyme Even before

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What Organs Does Lyme Disease Affect?

Lyme disease doesn’t stay in one place—it can spread throughout the body, affecting multiple organ systems, including the skin, joints, nervous system, heart, eyes, sensory system, autonomic functions, sleep, energy levels, and mental health. Let’s break it down: 1. Skin: The First Warning Sign The infection often starts at the skin, causing erythema migrans, the

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Lyme Disease and Mental Health

My patient had a long-standing history of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that had been well-controlled for years. However, after being diagnosed with Lyme disease and completing a standard course of antibiotics, he began experiencing a significant resurgence of obsessive rumination. His mental health declined as he fixated on every symptom, convinced he would never recover. Post-Treatment

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Relapse in Lyme disease due to failure to eradicate the spirochete

Relapse in Lyme disease remains a critical issue, often due to the failure to completely eradicate the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium with standard antibiotic treatment. This challenge has been recognized for decades, yet patients today still face persistent or recurring symptoms despite receiving what is considered adequate therapy. Chronic Lyme Disease and PTLDS For many patients,

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I never learned about Lyme disease in Medical School

During my medical school, graduate school, and residency, Lyme disease wasn’t even on my radar. That’s not surprising, given that I was in training before Lyme disease had really entered the medical lexicon. Back then, the condition was a little-known illness, limited to a few regions and far from being the major public health concern

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What Does Lyme Disease Do to Your Brain?

Lyme disease, if left untreated, can infiltrate the nervous system, leading to a range of cognitive, neurological, and psychiatric complications. When Lyme bacteria invade the brain and spinal cord, the condition is known as neuroborreliosis—and its effects can be profound. Cognitive Dysfunction: A Mind in Fog One of the most common neurological effects of Lyme

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