Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Disease and Working Sick: The Hidden Cost After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve seen patients struggling with Lyme disease and working sick as an all-too-common scenario. They feel forced to push through fatigue, pain, and brain fog just to keep their jobs. Many describe it as a daily balancing act—choosing between financial survival, […]

New Lyme Blood Test LymeSeek Promises Earlier, More Accurate Diagnosis A New Approach to Lyme Disease Testing Lyme disease is one of the few infections where patients are often diagnosed too late—not because they waited, but because testing could not detect the infection until later stages, if at all. A new Lyme blood test called

Lyme Disease Overlooked in Gastroparesis Patient Quick Answer: Gastroparesis in Lyme disease is often caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction slowing stomach emptying—even when gastrointestinal tests are normal. Clinical Insight: Gastroparesis in Lyme disease often reflects autonomic nervous system dysfunction rather than a primary gastrointestinal disorder. Gastroparesis may occur alongside abdominal pain in Lyme disease,

How Do You Know If You Have Lyme Disease? How do you know if you have Lyme disease? There is no single test or symptom that confirms the diagnosis, but there are key signs that can raise suspicion—especially when symptoms evolve over time. Recognizing Lyme disease early is critical. The sooner it is identified, the

Does Alcohol Make Lyme Disease Symptoms Worse? After 37 years treating Lyme disease, most patients and providers don’t realize that alcohol can make Lyme disease symptoms worse. Even light drinking can trigger brain fog, fatigue, heart palpitations, poor sleep, or sudden emotional shifts. If your symptoms return after “just one drink,” you’re not imagining it.

Can You Heal From Lyme Disease? Patient: “Doctor, can you heal from Lyme disease—or is this something I’ll live with forever?”Dr. Cameron: “You can heal. But the timeline and process depend on when you were diagnosed, the treatment you receive, and how your body recovers.” This question is one of the most common I hear

Do You Have Lyme Disease for Life? Patient: “Doctor, do I have Lyme disease for life? Am I stuck with this forever?”Dr. Cameron: “That’s a question I hear often. The short answer is no—you don’t have Lyme disease for life. But the longer answer is more complicated, and it depends on when you were diagnosed,

Lyme Disease Racial Disparities: Missed Diagnoses A major new study analyzing more than 168,000 Lyme disease cases has uncovered troubling disparities in diagnosis and outcomes across racial lines. The research, published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, shows that non-White patients consistently face worse outcomes than White patients. These findings highlight the urgent need to address Lyme

Tick Bite Antibiotics: Why Doctors Disagree Tick bite antibiotics are one of the most contested decisions in Lyme disease prevention. Depending on which doctor you see, you might get a full course, a single pill, or nothing at all. When it comes to preventing Lyme disease, doctors disagree on the amount of antibiotics to prescribe

The 24-36 Hour Tick Bite Myth If you’ve been told you’re safe from Lyme disease if you remove a tick within 36 hours, you’ve heard the 24 – 36 hour tick bite myth. This belief is often publicized in brochures, websites, and even at medical conferences. The problem? The science shows it’s not always true