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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When we think of tick-borne illnesses like Babesia, we often picture outdoor exposure in wooded, high-risk areas. But what happens when Babesia shows up in someone who hasn’t been outdoors—and hasn’t been bitten by a tick? One recent case reminds us that Babesia can travel silently through the bloodstream, sometimes delivered unintentionally through a blood
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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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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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Bilateral facial palsy (paralysis or weakness on both sides of the face) is extremely rare and can be caused by an autoimmune condition, infections, such as Lyme disease, or trauma. Bilateral facial palsy due to Lyme disease has rarely been reported in the literature. A recent article by Cheng and colleagues, entitled “Case Report: A
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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 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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It starts small. A tick bite you never noticed. A fever that comes and goes. An ache you blame on a long day, a restless night, a bad chair. But Lyme disease, left unchecked, doesn’t stay small. It spreads. It settles. It rewires. And sometimes, it doesn’t leave. The Joints: A Slow, Relentless Ache
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If Lyme disease is identified and treated promptly, many people recover fully. A standard course of antibiotics can effectively clear the infection, and symptoms typically resolve. However, some individuals experience lingering effects even after treatment. What Happens If Lyme Disease Is Left Untreated? If the infection spreads or is not diagnosed early, it can
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When timing changes everything What this page coversThis page explains what recovery from Lyme disease can look like, why some patients improve quickly while others don’t, and where to find more detailed information if symptoms persist. Lyme disease recovery looks different for each patient and depends heavily on timing, treatment, and whether symptoms persist after
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