Dr. Daniel Cameron

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 […]

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

It’s a warm day, you’ve been hiking, gardening, or walking the dog—and later that evening, you find a tick. Sound familiar? Ticks are stealthy, patient, and highly sensitive hunters. While they can’t jump or fly, they are remarkably good at detecting hosts from a distance. Whether you’re deep in the woods or lounging in your

I want to share the story of a patient who almost fell through the cracks — not because people didn’t care, but because they stopped looking too soon. She was told she suffered from depression but it turned out – her symptoms were due to Lyme disease. She came to my office after seeing three

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.

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

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

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