Lyme Science Blog

PTSD-Like Symptoms After Medical Gaslighting in Lyme Disease Recognizing PTSD-Like Symptoms in Lyme Disease Many patients describe racing thoughts before appointments, fear of being dismissed, and physical reactions when discussing symptoms. These PTSD-like patterns arise not only from infection, but from the experience of being doubted, delayed, or disbelieved. Patients report: Flashbacks of being dismissed […]

Lyme Disease CRPS Connection: When Infection Drives Pain A man in Slovenia developed unexplained, severe limb pain that wouldn’t respond to standard treatment. X-rays and scans pointed to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), yet blood tests revealed active Lyme disease. When doctors treated the infection, both conditions completely resolved. This landmark 2002 case, published in

Babesia Blood Donation: When Screening Finds Infection Babesia blood screening saved this patient from months more of misdiagnosis. A routine donation uncovered what his doctors had missed all summer. A week after his donation, a letter arrived with the words no one expects to see: Your donation has tested positive for Babesia. In that moment,

Pain Behind the Eyes in Lyme Disease A man with Lyme disease described persistent eye pain and pressure despite repeated normal eye exams. He worried that something serious was being missed, yet ophthalmologic evaluations and imaging were reassuring. The pain fluctuated and worsened with fatigue and stress. Over time, the eye pain gradually improved. This

🚩 Lyme Red Flag: “You Need to See a Psychiatrist” After 37 years treating Lyme disease, one of the most painful things a patient can hear is: “You need to see a psychiatrist.” For many living with undiagnosed Lyme disease, that sentence ends medical care when it should begin it. A young woman in her

Lyme Treatment Risks: Antibiotics vs. Chronic Illness When we talk about Lyme treatment risks, the conversation often stops at the potential downsides of antibiotics. But in chronic Lyme disease, the greater danger may be the risks of leaving the infection only partially treated. Understanding both sides of the equation is essential to making an informed

Deer Tick Season: When Lyme Disease Risk Peaks A patient came to my office in June with a bull’s-eye rash. “I checked myself after hiking,” she said, “but I never saw a tick.” She’d been bitten by a nymph — about the size of a poppy seed — but perfectly capable of transmitting Lyme disease.

Why Elderly Lyme Disease Patients Face Unique Challenges Treating elderly Lyme disease patients presents a hidden challenge. Older adults bring unique vulnerabilities—cognitive changes, multiple chronic conditions, and increased sensitivity to medications—that standard treatment guidelines don’t fully address. Lyme disease treatment in elderly patients requires individualized care that balances infection control with age-related risks. Elderly patients

Celebrities: Shining a spotlight on Lyme Disease The topic of celebrities suffering with Lyme disease has made headlines for years. And with good reason. When Justin Bieber announced his Lyme diagnosis in January 2020, social media erupted — not with sympathy, but skepticism. Trolls accused him of making excuses for his appearance and behavior. His