Lyme Science Blog

When Driving Becomes Difficult At first, the change was subtle. The road felt unfamiliar, even though nothing had changed. He found himself needing to concentrate in ways he never had before. Traffic felt overwhelming. He became anxious just thinking about getting behind the wheel. What once had been muscle memory became mentally exhausting. Over time, […]

Blue Hands and Feet in Lyme Disease: Why They Turn Cold and Change Color Blue or discolored hands and feet in Lyme disease are a common but frequently missed symptom, often accompanied by coldness, numbness, or mottling. These symptoms are often described as “cold hands,” but the key clinical feature is color change—pale, bluish, or

Lyme Disease Underfunded: Why Research Is Still Too Slow Diagnosis is still too slow Treatment is often delayed Research has not kept pace Patients continue to suffer Lyme disease is underfunded—and patients are paying the price. Every day, clinicians see the pain, confusion, fatigue, and brain fog that disrupt patients’ lives. Delays in diagnosis and

Lyme Disease and Decision Making: When Cognition Gets in the Way Brain fog can interfere with decision making Patients may appear indecisive—but are neurologically impaired Support, not pressure, is essential for care Not every challenge in Lyme disease is physical. One of the most overlooked problems is impaired decision making—when patients struggle to make choices

Lyme Disease Misconceptions That Contribute to Medical Dismissal Your symptoms don’t fit a clear pattern. Tests are normal—but you’re not better. This is where misconceptions can lead to dismissal. This page is a starting point for understanding why Lyme disease is often missed or dismissed. Lyme disease misconceptions continue to influence how patients are evaluated,

Chronic Lyme Education Gap: Why Training Falls Short The Chronic Lyme Disease Education Gap: A Crisis in Training and Care The chronic Lyme disease education gap remains one of the most urgent yet underrecognized problems in modern medicine. Many clinicians are well trained to identify early Lyme disease, but far fewer are prepared to manage

Is Lyme Disease Curable? The 30-Day Cure Myth Lyme disease is treatable—but not always cured quickly. Some patients recover in weeks, others take longer. The “30-day cure” belief can lead to missed care. Lyme disease is treatable, and many patients recover after early antibiotic therapy. But Lyme disease is not always cured in 30 days.

Has Anyone Recovered from Lyme Disease? Has anyone recovered from Lyme disease? It’s one of the first—and most urgent—questions patients ask after a diagnosis. Will I get better? How long will it take? What if I’ve been sick for years? The answer is yes—many people recover from Lyme disease. But recovery is not the same

Why Lyme Disease Causes Vivid Dreams and Night Sweats After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve seen patients experience disruptive sleep symptoms including vivid dreams and night sweats, intense dream recall, or waking drenched in sweat. These experiences are often attributed to stress or anxiety, particularly when routine testing is unrevealing. However, vivid dreams and