Dr. Daniel Cameron

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 […]

Can Lyme Disease Come Back Years Later? Felt better—then symptoms returned? Fatigue, pain, or brain fog again? Lyme symptoms can come back. Can Lyme disease come back years later—even after treatment? Many patients experience a return of fatigue, pain, brain fog, or neurologic symptoms months or even years after they thought they had recovered. Quick

I never learned about Lyme disease in Medical School During my medical school, graduate school, and residency, Lyme disease simply wasn’t part of the medical school curriculum. At the time, Lyme disease had not yet fully entered the medical lexicon. The condition was still considered rare and geographically limited, far from the major public health

What’s the Worst That Can Happen With Lyme Disease? Severe Symptoms and Complications Severe Lyme disease can affect the joints, nervous system, heart, and brain—especially when diagnosis or treatment is delayed. In some cases, symptoms persist or worsen over time, leading to long-term complications. Severe Lyme disease symptoms may involve the joints, nervous system, heart,

Can Lyme Disease Cause Permanent Damage? Can Lyme disease cause permanent damage? In some cases, yes—especially if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Lyme disease can affect the joints, nervous system, heart, and cognitive function, and some symptoms may persist over time. Quick Answer: Lyme disease can lead to long-term or permanent complications involving the brain,

Can You Feel a Tick on You? The Short Answer: Sometimes — But Often Not If you’ve ever wondered, “Can you feel a tick on you?”, you’re not alone. Many patients assume they would notice a tick crawling or biting. In reality, ticks are exceptionally stealthy. In many cases, you won’t feel them at all—especially

Doctor Who Treats Chronic Lyme: What to Look For Quick Answer: A doctor who treats chronic Lyme disease should recognize multi-system symptoms, consider clinical diagnosis, and evaluate patients beyond standard testing. Clinical Insight: Many patients struggle to find appropriate care because chronic Lyme symptoms often don’t fit a single diagnosis or standard framework. Why is

Lyme Disease Recovery: Why Symptoms Can Last and What to Expect Recovery is often slower than expected Symptoms may persist or fluctuate Setbacks can occur during healing Progress is rarely linear Lyme disease recovery is often slower and less predictable than patients expect. Even after treatment, symptoms may persist, fluctuate, or return—raising questions about long-term

How to Prevent Chronic Lyme Disease: What Patients Need to Know You were treated for Lyme disease—but symptoms return. Or they never fully go away. Prevention may depend on what happens early. Preventing chronic Lyme disease begins with recognizing how early decisions affect long-term outcomes. Preventing chronic Lyme disease often depends on what happens early—and