Lyme Science Blog

Lyme vs Long COVID: Why Symptoms Overlap and Get Missed Symptoms often look identical Patients are caught between diagnoses The pattern is frequently overlooked Quick Answer: Lyme vs long COVID overlap occurs because both conditions affect the nervous system, immune response, and energy regulation. Symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and dysautonomia can appear nearly […]

Lyme Disease Alcohol Intolerance: Why You Can’t Tolerate Alcohol Anymore Many patients describe feeling foggy, overstimulated, shaky, or unsteady after drinking—not relaxed. Lyme disease alcohol intolerance is a common but often overlooked symptom, reflecting changes in autonomic, immune, and metabolic function. In my practice, I’ve learned to see alcohol intolerance not as a character flaw

Post-Exertional Malaise in Lyme Explained A Clinical Guide to Post-Exertional Malaise in Lyme Disease Patients often tell me they can complete a workout or a busy day without any immediate problem, only to crash hours later. This phenomenon—called post-exertional malaise Lyme patients frequently experience—is one of the most misunderstood patterns in post-infectious illness. Instead of

Black Teeth After Antibiotics in Lyme Disease: Causes and Reversible Solutions A Case That Surprised Both Patient and Clinician One of my patients recently developed black teeth after taking antibiotics for Lyme disease. The discoloration appeared suddenly and was deeply alarming to her — dark streaks and patches that looked like severe decay or even

Why Am I So Sensitive to Light and Sound? Light feels sharper. Sound feels louder. Ordinary environments suddenly become overwhelming. For some Lyme disease patients, light sensitivity in Lyme disease and sound sensitivity are among the earliest and most disruptive neurologic symptoms. The brightness of kitchen lights may feel blinding, and the sound of a

Lyme Tinnitus and Ear Fullness: Causes and Why It Won’t Stop Lyme tinnitus and ear fullness can be persistent and unsettling—especially when your hearing tests are normal, yet the ringing, pressure, or blocked sensation won’t go away. Many patients are told “everything looks fine.” But in Lyme disease, these symptoms often reflect neurologic, inflammatory, and

Why do I get brain zaps or internal vibrations in Lyme BRAIN ZAPS AND INTERNAL VIBRATIONS SUDDEN ELECTRICAL SENSATIONS WHAT THEY MAY MEAN FOR YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM Quick Answer: Brain zaps and internal vibrations in Lyme disease are neurologic symptoms linked to central sensitization, autonomic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. These sensations reflect altered nerve signaling—not anxiety—and

Lyme Disease Bladder Pain and Urgency: Why Symptoms Occur With Normal Tests BLADDER PAIN? URGENCY WITHOUT INFECTION? COULD THIS BE LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease bladder pain often appears with normal tests, leaving patients without answers. Urgency, pressure, and burning may reflect nerve and autonomic dysfunction—not infection. Patients often describe pelvic pressure, burning, or an overwhelming

Why Lyme Symptoms Get Worse During Your Period Many women tell me the same thing: their Lyme symptoms get worse during their period, often in the exact same window every month. Fatigue deepens. Pain sharpens. Dizziness, palpitations, and air hunger return. What should be a predictable cycle becomes a predictable crash. When Lyme symptoms get

Why Lyme Disease Causes Heat and Cold Intolerance When Your Body Stops Regulating Temperature Normally Many patients with Lyme disease describe something they never struggled with before: they suddenly can’t tolerate heat or cold. They walk into a warm room and feel flushed or dizzy. A mild chill hits them and their body reacts as