Dr. Daniel Cameron

Unexpected Relief from Allodynia: Lyme Disease Treatment Worked! 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. […]

Why Are Alpha-gal Reactions Delayed After Eating Meat? Alpha-gal delayed reaction is one of the most confusing features of this tick-borne allergy. Unlike typical food allergies that cause symptoms within minutes, alpha-gal reactions often appear 3 to 6 hours after eating mammalian meat. This unusual timing is one reason alpha-gal syndrome is frequently overlooked, especially

Why Lyme Symptoms Move Around the Body Why do Lyme symptoms move around the body? Many patients notice that pain, tingling, dizziness, or other symptoms do not stay in one place. A knee may hurt one week, the shoulder the next, followed by burning sensations, headaches, or brain fog. Quick answer: Lyme symptoms often move

Why Lyme Symptoms Get Worse at Night Quick answer: Lyme symptoms often get worse at night due to autonomic nervous system instability, disrupted cortisol timing, and increased inflammatory signaling during vulnerable sleep transitions. Why do Lyme symptoms get worse at night? Many patients notice a pattern: symptoms feel more intense in the evening or wake

Finding a Doctor Who Treats Chronic Lyme What should you look for in a doctor who treats chronic Lyme? Many patients have seen multiple providers before finding someone who recognizes the full pattern of their symptoms. Lyme disease does not always present in a straightforward way. Symptoms often shift across systems—neurologic, musculoskeletal, and autonomic—rather than

Why Lyme Tests Can Be Negative Despite Ongoing Symptoms Many patients ask: why are my Lyme tests negative if I still have symptoms? Patients with Lyme disease symptoms may have negative or incomplete test results. This can be confusing—especially when symptoms persist. Clinical insight: Lyme disease is often identified by patterns of symptoms and exposure

Why Lyme Symptoms Change Every Day Why do Lyme symptoms change every day—and why do they feel so unpredictable? Many patients notice that symptoms shift from one day to the next, often affecting different parts of the body without a clear pattern. In many patients, this day-to-day variability occurs within a broader pattern of symptoms

Is This Lyme Disease or Something Else? Lyme disease can mimic many other conditions. The question is not just which symptoms are present—but how they fit together. Because Lyme disease can begin subtly or be missed early, understanding how to prevent Lyme disease remains important—even before a diagnosis is confirmed. A patient recently asked, “Is

Adrenaline Surges in POTS: Why Your Body Feels on Edge Adrenaline surges in POTS are a symptom pattern described by patients as sudden episodes of rapid heart rate, shakiness, and internal overstimulation that can feel similar to anxiety—but often occur without an emotional trigger. Many patients refer to these episodes as “adrenaline dumps.” While this

Exercise Intolerance in Lyme Disease: Why Activity Can Make Symptoms Worse Exercise intolerance in Lyme disease is common—and often misunderstood. Many patients find that even light activity can trigger fatigue, pain, or flu-like symptoms. Instead of building strength, exercise can sometimes make symptoms worse. If you’ve asked yourself, “Can you exercise with Lyme disease?”, the