Patients Deserve an Explanation One of the most common—and most important—questions I hear from patients is: “If my Lyme test is negative, why are you still treating me?” It’s a fair question. And if you’re asking it, you deserve a clear and compassionate answer. The truth is, when it comes to Lyme disease, test results […]
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Allodynia is a neurological condition where non-painful stimuli—like a breeze, the pressure of clothing, or even light touch—cause pain. It’s often associated with central sensitization, where the brain and spinal cord become overly responsive to nerve signals. But sometimes, the trigger is more than just misfiring nerves. Sometimes, it’s caused by an infection, such as
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A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at Northwestern University has generated cautious optimism in the Lyme disease community. The study found that an older antibiotic—piperacillin—was able to clear Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, in mice at doses 100 times lower than doxycycline. This is noteworthy. Doxycycline has long
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Have you ever felt like your gut was in chaos—like nothing you eat sits right, no doctor can find a clear cause, and your symptoms don’t seem to make sense? You’re not alone. I’ve had many patients tell me they’ve tried everything—probiotics, elimination diets, GI scopes—only to come back with normal labs and no answers.
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A Tale of Three Outcomes “I thought I was better… until I wasn’t.” That’s what one of my patients told me after completing a standard course of antibiotics for Lyme disease. At first, she felt relief—less pain, more energy. But weeks later, the fatigue crept back in. Then the brain fog. Then the joint pain
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