Lyme Science Blog

Why Does Lyme Disease Mimic MS or Fibromyalgia? Numbness. Fatigue. Brain fog. Sometimes Lyme disease resembles MS or fibromyalgia. Shared biology can complicate diagnosis. Lyme disease can mimic conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia because these illnesses share overlapping neurologic, inflammatory, and autonomic symptoms. A woman developed numbness, fatigue, dizziness, and cognitive problems. […]

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

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

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

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

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

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