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Lyme Science Blog

Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. His weekly Lyme Disease Science blog features articles covering the latest research, insights and case reviews.

Woman at home experiencing eye discomfort and difficulty with her vision

Can Your Eyes Reveal a Problem Elsewhere in Your Body?

Can Your Eyes Reveal a Problem Elsewhere in Your Body? Eye symptoms may provide clues beyond the eye itself Neurologic,
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What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You That Your Blood Pressure Doesn’t?

What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You That Your Blood Pressure Doesn’t? Heart rate and blood pressure measure different parts
Woman sitting at home with her hand on her chest while experiencing a racing heartbeat

Why Can Your Heart Race Even When You’re Not Anxious?

Why Can Your Heart Race Even When You’re Not Anxious? A racing heart is a physiologic finding with many possible
Woman feeling exhausted and unwell during exercise

Why Can Exercise Make You Feel Worse Instead of Better?

Why Can Exercise Make You Feel Worse Instead of Better? Exercise normally helps the body adapt and become stronger But
Woman discussing persistent symptoms with a doctor after an infection

Why Can Symptoms Continue After an Infection Is Gone?

Why Can Symptoms Continue After an Infection Is Gone? Symptoms can persist long after the acute illness has improved Tissue
Woman discussing persistent symptoms with a healthcare professional after an infection

Can an Infection Trigger an Autoimmune Response?

Can an Infection Trigger an Autoimmune Response? Infections can sometimes disrupt normal immune regulation Autoantibodies and immune activation do not
Woman experiencing heart palpitations while being evaluated by a doctor

Why Can an Illness Affect Your Autonomic Nervous System?

Why Can an Illness Affect Your Autonomic Nervous System? The autonomic nervous system regulates many functions you do not consciously
Patient discussing her illness and symptoms with a doctor

Why Can the Same Illness Affect Two People So Differently?

Why Can the Same Illness Affect Two People So Differently? The same illness can produce very different symptoms and severity
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Why Can You Feel Much Sicker Than Your Lab Results Look?

Why Can You Feel Much Sicker Than Your Lab Results Look? Symptoms and laboratory abnormalities do not always change in