Covid and Lyme Blog

COVID-19 or Lyme Disease Triggering Autoimmune Dysfunction? Welcome to another edition of the Inside Lyme Podcast with Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, I discuss a case of autonomic dysfunction in a woman with a history of Lyme disease who later developed COVID-19. The case raises an important clinical question: did COVID-19 or Lyme disease […]

Why Some Lyme Disease Patients Remain Hesitant About Vaccination Patient trust influences vaccine decisions. Past experiences with Lyme disease shape how some patients view new vaccines. Careful review of safety and effectiveness data remains important. Some individuals with Lyme disease do not trust the COVID-19 vaccine. They are not alone. As the author points out

Can Lyme Disease Cause Brain Fog? Brain fog is reported in both Lyme disease and Long COVID Symptoms may include memory, concentration, and word-finding problems Similar cognitive symptoms do not necessarily have the same cause Yes, Lyme disease can be associated with brain fog. Patients may experience difficulty concentrating, slowed mental processing, short-term memory problems,

COVID-19 and Lyme disease symptoms overlap COVID-19 and Lyme disease symptoms overlap in important ways, particularly when neurological or psychiatric complications develop. Both infections can affect the brain and nervous system, leading to symptoms such as confusion, cognitive changes, mood disturbances, and altered mental states. These similarities have become more apparent as researchers study neurological

Can Lyme Disease Cause Changes in Smell or Taste? Changes in smell and taste can occur in Lyme disease. Symptoms may include loss of smell, heightened smell, or altered taste. COVID-19 is one possible cause, but it is not the only explanation. Changes in smell and taste can occur in Lyme disease, although they are

Lyme Disease Patients’ Mental and Physical Health During COVID-19 Lyme disease patients’ mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic has become an important concern. Many of the factors associated with mental health problems during COVID-19 have also been observed in individuals with Lyme disease. In an epidemiologic review of COVID-19 mental health research, Hossain

How Long Do Symptoms of Lyme Disease Last? How long do symptoms of Lyme disease last? The answer varies widely. Some patients recover quickly after treatment, while others experience symptoms that persist for months or even years. Patients with Lyme disease frequently report a wide range of ongoing symptoms, including extreme fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood

COVID-19 Long-Haulers and Lyme Disease Patients Share Similar Frustrations COVID-19 long-haulers and Lyme disease patients often share similar frustrations. Both groups describe persistent symptoms, difficulty obtaining a clear diagnosis, and concerns that their illness is sometimes dismissed by clinicians. In an article published in StatNews, physician Pooja Yerramilli described experiencing symptoms typical of COVID-19 long-haulers

Neurologic Symptoms in Lyme Disease and COVID-19 Lyme disease and COVID-19 can produce overlapping neurologic symptoms Brain fog, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue may occur with either illness Clinical history and exposure risk can help distinguish between them Neurologic symptoms in Lyme disease and COVID-19 can overlap. Patients with either infection may experience headaches, brain fog,

Long COVID and Lyme Disease: What Chronic Infection Teaches Us Understanding the similarities between long COVID and Lyme disease may help clinicians better recognize patterns of post-infectious illness. Persistent symptoms after infection have long been described in Lyme disease and are now being widely recognized in patients with COVID-19 chronic manifestations, commonly referred to as