Lyme Science Blog

The Duty to Stay: What Ethical Lyme Disease Care Requires Abandoning Lyme patients violates the core principles of medical ethics. A woman in her 40’s came to me after months of searching for answers. She had been a successful business executive, traveling weekly and leading a large team. Now, she could barely get through a […]

Lyme Disease Weight Gain and Weight Loss: Why Both Happen Lyme disease weight gain and weight loss can both occur—and often confuse patients. Some lose weight rapidly without trying. Others gain weight despite eating the same or less. These changes are not random. They reflect how Lyme disease disrupts metabolism, inflammation, hormones, gut function, sleep,

Tired but Wired in Lyme Disease: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off “My body is exhausted, but my brain won’t shut off.” This is one of the most common—and confusing—patterns patients describe. You feel completely drained, yet your mind stays active. Your body needs sleep, but your system won’t settle. This “tired but wired” pattern

Sacroiliitis in Lyme Disease as a Cause of Low Back Pain When Back Pain Doesn’t Add Up You’ve tried stretching, therapy, or even imaging — but your back pain won’t quit.For some, this pain isn’t purely mechanical. Many Lyme disease patients report chronic back or hip pain that actually stems from sacroiliac joint inflammation —

Shortness of Breath? Could It Be Babesia? You can’t catch your breath. The inhale stalls halfway, as if something inside your chest has tightened or locked. You try again and again, convinced the next breath will finally feel complete. It doesn’t. You go to urgent care. They listen to your lungs—clear. They check your oxygen—normal.

Do Lyme Disease Prevention Methods Really Work? What the Evidence Shows Do Lyme disease prevention methods actually work? Tick checks, repellents, and protective clothing are widely recommended—but the evidence supporting them is more limited and inconsistent than many expect. Understanding what actually works to prevent Lyme disease requires looking beyond general recommendations and examining how

Babesia Air Hunger: Why Breathing Feels Manual Babesia air hunger causes a sudden, terrifying sensation of not being able to draw a full breath, even when oxygen levels appear normal. For a broader overview of Babesia symptoms, testing, and treatment, see our Babesia and Lyme disease guide. The first time many patients experience it, the

Babesia Coinfection Treatment: Options When Lyme Fails When Lyme disease treatment fails to resolve symptoms, co-infections like Babesia are frequently the missing piece. Understanding treatment options for this parasite can make a significant difference in recovery outcomes. Why Babesia Treatment Matters When Lyme Therapy Fails When patients remain ill after Lyme disease treatment, co-infections like

When Lyme Guidelines Fail Patients This discussion highlights ethical failures that occur when patients are dismissed in the face of diagnostic uncertainty. When Policy Replaces Judgment: Justice and Diagnostic Uncertainty in Lyme Disease Modern medical policy is designed to protect patients. Guidelines aim to standardize care, reduce harm, and prevent overtreatment. But when policies are

Lyme Disease Treatment Options: What Works and Why It Varies Lyme disease treatment is not one-size-fits-all. While many patients recover with standard antibiotics, others require more individualized approaches based on symptoms, disease stage, and co-infections. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Lyme disease is often described as straightforward: identify the infection, prescribe antibiotics, and expect recovery. For many patients, that