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Dr. Daniel Cameron

Dr. Daniel Cameron
Lyme Disease and Long COVID Patient Guide

Lyme, Long COVID, or Both? Making Sense of Persistent Symptoms

Three years after beating Lyme disease, Jennifer tested positive for COVID-19. Months later, the same crushing fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain that she experienced with Lyme had returned. Was it Long COVID — or Lyme again? Doctors disagreed, and meanwhile she felt worse by the day. This scenario is increasingly common. Many patients discover […]

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His Parents Overlooked These Lyme Disease Clues

Act 1: A Missed Beginning Jake went from star athlete to unable to climb stairs without his heart racing. His parents searched for answers for two years before anyone mentioned Lyme disease. With no tick bite or rash, his parents and doctors didn’t recognize the early warning signs. Act 2: The Diagnostic Odyssey Jake’s family

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Risk Factors for Chronic Lyme Disease

While many people treated for Lyme disease recover completely, a significant number develop chronic Lyme disease with persistent symptoms that continue long after standard antibiotics. These patients often report having ongoing fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, neurological changes, and emotional strain that disrupts their lives. Understanding the risk factors for chronic Lyme disease is important for

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Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lyme: What We Know (and Don’t)

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lyme: What We Know (and Don’t)

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gained growing attention as a potential supportive therapy for people with chronic Lyme disease and persistent symptoms that may not fully resolve with antibiotics. Originally developed as a treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence, naltrexone in much smaller doses appears to have immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory effects. For patients struggling with lingering

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Why “Occam’s Razor” Fails in Chronic Lyme Disease

Why “Occam’s Razor” Fails in Chronic Lyme Disease

In medicine, Occam’s razor teaches that the simplest explanation is often the right one. But for chronic Lyme, this idea is sometimes used against patients. Ongoing symptoms are too quickly explained away with theories that don’t fit the real experience. The simplest answer—that the infection may not have been fully cleared—deserves more careful attention. The

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Lyme Antibiotic Resistance: What to Know

Lyme Antibiotic Resistance: What to Know

Why Lyme Antibiotic Resistance Matters Lyme antibiotic resistance is an emerging concern in patient care. While resistance is often discussed in the context of hospital-acquired infections or global health, it also affects those with tick-borne diseases. Patients with Lyme sometimes require multiple antibiotic courses, especially if the infection is diagnosed late or involves the nervous

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