Dr. Daniel Cameron

Back Pain Mystery Solved… It Was Lyme Disease Back pain is one of the most common complaints in medicine. For most people, it’s caused by something mechanical—disc degeneration, a pinched nerve, or muscle strain. But sometimes, the cause isn’t structural at all. After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I had a patient whose back pain […]

Do Ticks Wash Off in the Shower? Quick Answer: No. A tick that has already attached will not wash off in the shower. However, showering soon after being outdoors can help remove unattached ticks and allows you to check your skin for bites. How a Shower Can Help Taking a shower after being outdoors is

Can You Get Lyme Disease Without a Tick Bite? Quick Answer: Yes. Many people with Lyme disease never recall a tick bite. Ticks are tiny, bites are painless, and they often attach in hidden areas—making infections easy to miss. Yes, it’s possible to have Lyme disease without ever recalling a tick bite. Many patients diagnosed

Which Singers Have Battled Lyme Disease? Which singers have battled Lyme disease? Several high-profile artists—including Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Daryl Hall, and Kris Kristofferson—have publicly shared their experiences. Quick Answer: Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Daryl Hall, and Kris Kristofferson have all battled Lyme disease, each experiencing different symptoms ranging from fatigue

A Common-Sense Approach to the Dosage of Antibiotics for Lyme Disease When treating Lyme disease, a common challenge is not just choosing the right antibiotic—but making sure a patient can tolerate it. In my practice, I’ve found that a common-sense, flexible approach to dosing often makes the difference between failure and success, especially for patients

What Organs Does Lyme Disease Affect? Lyme disease can affect multiple organs and body systems, including the skin, joints, nervous system, heart, eyes, and autonomic nervous system. It may also disrupt sleep, energy levels, sensory function, and mental health. If you are wondering how Lyme disease affects the body, it can spread beyond the initial

Lyme disease causes bilateral facial palsy 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

Lyme Disease and Mental Health 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

Lyme Disease Relapse: Can Lyme Disease Come Back? After 37 years treating Lyme disease, relapse 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