A mother brought her 10-year-old son to my office after eighteen months of declining health. He’d gone from an active, curious kid to one who couldn’t finish a school day. He struggled with headaches, fatigue, and what his teachers called “attention problems.” Three specialists had found nothing. His pediatrician suggested anxiety. When I reviewed his […]
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One-size-fits-all Lyme treatment fails too many patients. While standard 2–4 week antibiotic courses work for some, others remain ill—struggling with fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and autonomic dysfunction long after treatment ends. The assumption that every patient responds identically to the same protocol ignores biology, dismisses patient experience, and contradicts what we’ve learned from decades
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A parent’s guide to recognizing and treating Lyme disease in children What this page covers This page explains how Lyme disease presents in children, why pediatric cases are often missed, and where to find detailed information on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Lyme disease in children often looks different than it does in adults. Kids may
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A comprehensive guide to recognizing Lyme disease symptoms across all stages What this page covers This page explains how Lyme disease symptoms present, why they vary so widely between patients, and where to find detailed information on specific symptom patterns. Lyme disease symptoms range from mild and localized to severe and systemic. The way symptoms
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Breaking the Groundhog Day Cycle in Chronic Illness Many people living with chronic illness describe their experience the same way: every day feels like Groundhog Day. They wake up with the same symptoms, repeat the same conversations with doctors, undergo the same tests, and receive the same reassurances—yet meaningful improvement never follows. Time feels stuck.
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The ethics of Lyme disease treatment are increasingly under scrutiny—especially when patients remain ill after completing the standard 2–4 weeks of antibiotics. Some recover quickly. Others face ongoing fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, or pain long after treatment ends. When that happens, physicians are often caught between rigid guidelines and the reality of persistent symptoms. This tension
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Lyme disease co-infections occur when a single tick bite transmits multiple pathogens. Up to 40% of Lyme patients in some regions also carry Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasmosis, or Ehrlichia—yet these infections are frequently missed. When co-infections go unrecognized, patients don’t fully recover. Standard Lyme treatment won’t clear a parasite like Babesia or intracellular bacteria like Anaplasmosis.
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Borrelia miyamotoi is a tick-borne bacterium that causes relapsing fever. It is transmitted by the same ticks that spread Lyme disease but can cause different symptoms. Unlike Lyme disease, Borrelia miyamotoi does not typically cause a bull’s-eye rash. Understanding Borrelia miyamotoi – What is Borrelia miyamotoi? – What does Borrelia miyamotoi cause? – Could Borrelia
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Powassan virus is a rare but serious tick-borne illness that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Unlike Lyme disease, Powassan virus can be transmitted within minutes of a tick bite. Understanding Powassan Virus: – What is the Powassan virus? – Can Powassan virus cause
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When Lyme Disease Is Missed: A Case from My Practice A Lyme disease missed diagnosis often begins quietly—when key diagnoses are never considered. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had a new patient on my schedule—someone who specifically requested a consultation for Lyme disease. Before the visit, I reviewed her chart, expecting to see
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