Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Disease Cognitive Symptoms and Decision Making Lyme disease can affect memory and decision making Brain fog may interfere with medical choices Support preserves autonomy and dignity Lyme disease cognitive symptoms can affect far more than memory. Patients with cognitive impairment may struggle to organize information, process medical advice, weigh treatment options, or communicate preferences […]

Why Lyme Disease Gets Missed, Misdiagnosed, or Dismissed Symptoms do not always follow expectations Diagnostic frameworks can become too narrow Misconceptions may lead to missed or dismissed Lyme disease This page is a starting point for understanding why Lyme disease is often missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Lyme disease misconceptions continue to influence how patients are

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 Why Lyme Disease Causes Vivid Dreams and Night Sweats Many patients with Lyme disease experience disruptive sleep symptoms including vivid dreams, 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