Why Does Lyme Disease Mimic MS or Fibromyalgia? After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve seen patients misdiagnosed with MS or fibromyalgia when infection was the underlying cause. A woman was told she might have multiple sclerosis after developing numbness, fatigue, and cognitive problems. Her MRI showed nonspecific white matter changes. Two years later, Lyme […]
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Can Lyme Disease Cause Neuropathy? Burning, Tingling, and Moving Nerve Pain Can Lyme disease cause neuropathy? Burning, tingling, buzzing, or electric sensations that move from one area to another are common in Lyme disease—and often occur even when standard nerve tests are normal. Key Insight: If nerve symptoms move, fluctuate, or don’t follow a clear
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When Lyme Disease Mimics a Sinus Infection: Why Symptoms Persist Lyme disease mimics sinus infection symptoms so closely that some patients are treated for sinusitis before the underlying cause is recognized. When Lyme disease mimics sinus infection patterns, patients may present with months or even years of facial pressure, headaches behind the eyes, ear fullness,
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Why Lyme Symptoms Come and Go — And Why They Don’t Make Sense Why do Lyme symptoms come and go—and why do they feel so unpredictable? Many patients feel fine one day and then suddenly worsen the next, with no clear explanation. Quick answer: Lyme symptoms fluctuate because infection, immune activity, inflammation, and nervous system
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Why Does My Neck Hurt So Much in Lyme Disease? “Why does my neck hurt so much?” For many people with Lyme disease, neck pain isn’t just uncomfortable — it becomes one of the most persistent and overwhelming symptoms. Some describe aching stiffness at the base of the skull. Others feel burning along the spine,
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Can Lyme Cause Chemical Sensitivity? Reactions can start suddenly Everyday exposures feel overwhelming The nervous system becomes sensitized Symptoms are often misunderstood Can Lyme cause chemical sensitivity? In some patients, Lyme disease is associated with heightened reactions to fragrances, cleaners, and environmental exposures—often linked to nervous system and immune changes. She came to my office
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Why are the Holidays Especially Hard When You Have Lyme Disease? For many people, the holidays are about comfort food, celebration, and gathering around the table. But if you’re living with Lyme disease and carefully managing your diet, this season can feel less joyful — and more exhausting. Holiday Foods Can Trigger Lyme Symptoms If
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Do You Need IV Antibiotics for Lyme Disease? Many patients ask about IV treatment. It can help in some cases. But it’s not always the answer. IV antibiotics for Lyme disease are often seen as a more aggressive or definitive treatment. But does IV therapy actually lead to better outcomes? Many patients assume IV treatment
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Can a tick bite make me sick years later? This is one of the most common — and most difficult —questions patients ask. It often follows a long period of good health before the gradual or sudden onset of fatigue, joint pain, cognitive changes, neurologic symptoms, or unexplained inflammation. In many cases, patients never noticed
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Why Do I Look Normal but Feel So Sick? You look fine to others? But feel exhausted, foggy, or in pain? Lyme disease can be invisible. Why do I look normal but feel so sick? Many people with Lyme disease or post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) appear well but struggle with symptoms that are not
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