Can Lyme Disease Cause Neuropathy? Burning, Tingling, and Moving Nerve Pain Burning, tingling, buzzing, or electric sensations that appear in one area, fade, and resurface elsewhere are common in Lyme disease. This question arises often in my practice—and the answer is rarely straightforward. In tick-borne illness, symptoms that raise concern for nerve damage are often […]
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When Lyme Disease Mimics a Sinus Infection: Why Symptoms Persist Lyme disease sinus symptoms may persist despite treatment because the underlying problem is neurologic or inflammatory rather than a true sinus infection. Some patients experience months or even years of facial pressure, headaches behind the eyes, ear fullness, congestion, and a heavy or foggy sensation
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Why Lyme Symptoms Come and Go — And Why They Don’t Make Sense Why do Lyme symptoms come and go—and why do they feel so unpredictable? Many patients feel fine one day and then suddenly worsen the next, with no clear explanation. Quick answer: Lyme symptoms fluctuate because infection, immune activity, inflammation, and nervous system
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Why Does My Neck Hurt So Much in Lyme Disease? “Why does my neck hurt so much?” For many people with Lyme disease, neck pain becomes one of the most persistent and disruptive symptoms. Some describe aching stiffness at the base of the skull. Others feel burning along the spine, pressure behind the head, or
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Can Lyme Cause Chemical Sensitivity? Reactions can start suddenly Everyday exposures feel overwhelming The nervous system becomes sensitized Symptoms are often misunderstood Can Lyme cause chemical sensitivity? In some patients, Lyme disease is associated with heightened reactions to fragrances, cleaners, and environmental exposures—often linked to nervous system and immune changes. She came to my office
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Why are the Holidays Especially Hard When You Have Lyme Disease? For many people, the holidays are about comfort food, celebration, and gathering around the table. But if you’re living with Lyme disease and carefully managing your diet, this season can feel less joyful — and more exhausting. Holiday Foods Can Trigger Lyme Symptoms If
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Do You Need IV Antibiotics for Lyme Disease? Many patients ask about IV treatment. It can help in some cases. But it’s not always the answer. IV antibiotics for Lyme disease are often seen as a more aggressive or definitive treatment. But does IV therapy actually lead to better outcomes? Many patients assume IV treatment
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Can a Tick Bite Make Me Sick Years Later? Many patients ask the same troubling question years after a hiking trip, camping vacation, or unexplained illness: Can a tick bite make me sick years later? For some individuals, the answer may be yes. Not everyone with Lyme disease becomes seriously ill right away. Some people
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Why Do I Look Normal but Feel So Sick? You look fine to others? But feel exhausted, foggy, or in pain? Lyme disease can be invisible. Why do I look normal but feel so sick? Many people with Lyme disease or post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) appear well but struggle with symptoms that are not
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Lyme Arthritis Treatment: Do You Need Surgery for Knee Swelling? Lyme arthritis is usually treated with antibiotics. Persistent knee swelling does not always mean the infection is gone. Surgery treats the joint—but not the whole illness. What is the best treatment for Lyme arthritis? Most patients with Lyme arthritis improve with antibiotic therapy. However, some
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