Dr. Daniel Cameron

Can Lyme Disease Cause Depression? Yes—Lyme disease can cause depression-like symptoms, including fatigue, low mood, brain fog, and loss of motivation. The difference is that Lyme-related symptoms often fluctuate, include physical findings, and do not fully respond to standard psychiatric treatment. For a broader overview, see the Lyme disease symptoms guide. Lyme Disease vs Depression: […]

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: Mild to Severe Illness SOME RECOVER QUICKLY? OTHERS REMAIN SICK? WHY DOES LYME DISEASE AFFECT PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY? Why Lyme disease affects people differently is one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions in Lyme care. Some patients recover quickly after treatment, while others develop persistent or chronic symptoms that can last

Why Are Ticks So Hated? What Makes Them So Dangerous Quick Answer: Ticks are widely feared because they can transmit serious diseases, feed undetected, and are difficult to find—making them uniquely dangerous compared to other insects. Clinical Insight: The risk from ticks is not just their bite—it’s their ability to quietly transmit infections that may

Post-Exertional Malaise in Lyme Disease: Why Pacing Matters Post-exertional malaise in Lyme disease is a pattern many patients recognize: they feel well enough to be active—then crash. The next day, fatigue deepens, pain flares, and concentration fades. This is not ordinary tiredness. It is post-exertional malaise (PEM)—a delayed worsening of symptoms after physical, mental, or

Babesia Blood Transfusion: How One Blood Donation Revealed the Diagnosis Babesia blood transfusion screening can detect infections missed in routine care—sometimes revealing the diagnosis when symptoms were overlooked. Quick Answer: Babesia blood transfusion screening uses sensitive nucleic acid testing to detect infection. In some cases, blood donation testing identifies Babesia when routine medical evaluation has

Guillain-Barré Syndrome or Lyme Disease? When an Infection Mimics Autoimmune Neuropathy GUILLAIN-BARRÉ—OR LYME DISEASE? WHEN AN INFECTION TRIGGERS A SERIOUS NEUROLOGIC SYNDROME A patient presents with progressive weakness, numbness, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. The diagnosis seems clear: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. But what if the trigger isn’t purely

Can Lyme Disease Cause Weakness and Hyporeflexia? NUMBNESS AND WEAKNESS SPREADING WITHOUT EXPLANATION? LYME DISEASE MAY PRESENT ATYPICALLY “It started as numbness—then it spread everywhere.” Lyme disease does not always begin with a rash, joint pain, or fatigue. Quick Answer: Lyme disease can cause progressive weakness and hyporeflexia due to neurologic involvement, even without classic

How to Tick-Proof Your Yard and Prevent Lyme Disease Creating a tick-proof yard is one of the most effective ways to reduce tick bites and lower the risk of Lyme disease. Ticks thrive in shady, moist, overgrown environments—and by making small changes to your landscaping, you can make your yard far less welcoming to them.

Why Lyme Treatment Fails: Could Babesia Be the Missing Diagnosis? Still sick after Lyme treatment? One common reason is a missed co-infection—especially Babesia. Many patients improve partially with antibiotics like doxycycline, only to continue experiencing fatigue, brain fog, night sweats, or shortness of breath. Quick answer: Lyme antibiotics treat bacteria, but Babesia is a parasite.