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. […]

Could Piperacillin Be the Lyme Disease Breakthrough We Need? 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

Can Lyme disease stay hidden during pregnancy and only emerge after childbirth? A 23-year-old woman from Brooklyn, NY, presented to her primary care physician with bilateral knee swelling and pain three days after delivering a healthy baby girl. She rated the pain as 8 out of 10 in severity and reported that it worsened with

Who Are Ticks Attracted To? 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

Lyme Disease Depression: When Low Mood Has a Medical Cause Quick Answer: Depression in Lyme disease is often driven by neuroinflammation, autonomic dysfunction, and sleep disruption rather than a primary psychiatric disorder. Lyme disease depression can present as persistent low mood, loss of motivation, emotional numbness, or a sense of hopelessness that feels out of

Could Lyme Disease Be Wrecking Your Gut Without You Knowing It? 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,

Why Lyme Disease Affects People Differently Why does Lyme disease affect people differently? Some patients recover quickly after treatment, while others develop persistent or chronic symptoms that can last for months or years. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Lyme Disease “I thought I was better… until I wasn’t.” That’s what one patient

Why Are Ticks So Hated? A Closer Look at Nature’s Most Unwelcome Parasites They’re small, stealthy, and surprisingly dangerous. Ticks have long held a place among the most loathed creatures in the natural world—and not without reason. While they may appear harmless at first glance, these tiny arachnids are capable of causing serious harm to

Post-Exertional Malaise in Lyme Disease: Why Pacing Matters Some of my patients recovering from Lyme disease describe a familiar pattern: they finally feel well enough to be active—maybe a short walk, a trip to the grocery store, an hour of work—then crash. The next day, fatigue deepens, pain flares, and concentration fades. This isn’t ordinary

Babesia Blood Transfusion: How One Unit Changed Everything Babesia blood screening saved this patient from months more of misdiagnosis. A routine donation uncovered what his doctors had missed all summer. A week after his donation, a letter arrived with the words no one expects to see: Your donation has tested positive for Babesia. In that