Lyme Science Blog

Do All Ticks Carry Lyme Disease? Do all ticks carry Lyme disease? No. Only certain tick species are proven to transmit Lyme disease to humans. However, other ticks may still spread serious infections or trigger inflammatory conditions such as Alpha-gal syndrome. Understanding which ticks transmit Lyme disease—and which do not—is important when evaluating risk after […]

The Chronic Lyme Disease Crisis: Why We Can’t Wait Chronic Lyme disease is no longer an isolated problem. Many patients remain ill after standard treatment. Recognition and action are urgently needed. The chronic Lyme disease crisis has quietly shifted from an isolated medical concern into a public health challenge affecting individuals, families, and healthcare systems

“It’s Too Cold for Ticks” — Why This Lyme Myth Is Dangerous When one of my patients developed Lyme disease symptoms in January, she was told, “It’s too cold for ticks — it can’t be Lyme.” That statement is one of the most common and dangerous Lyme disease misconceptions in tick-borne illness. The phrase “too

When Driving Becomes Difficult in Lyme Disease Driving problems may be an early neurologic symptom. Brain fog and sensory overload can impair driving ability. Lyme disease may affect attention, reaction time, and stamina. At first, the change was subtle. The road felt unfamiliar, even though nothing had changed. He found himself concentrating in ways he

Blue Hands and Feet in Lyme Disease: Why They Turn Cold and Change Color Blue hands and feet may reflect autonomic dysfunction Blood flow regulation can become unstable in Lyme disease Symptoms often fluctuate despite normal vascular testing Blue or discolored hands and feet in Lyme disease are a common but frequently missed symptom, often

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.