Lyme Science Blog

Why Lyme Disease Feels Like PTSD: Nervous System Explained Lyme symptoms can mimic trauma The nervous system misfires signals Patients feel unsafe in their own body Quick Answer: Lyme disease can feel like PTSD because inflammation and autonomic dysfunction disrupt the brain’s threat detection systems. This can trigger hypervigilance, anxiety, and trauma-like symptoms without a […]

Lyme Disease Abdominal Pain: What Doctors Often Miss Quick Answer: Lyme disease can cause abdominal pain through autonomic nervous system dysfunction—even when imaging and gastrointestinal tests are normal. Lyme disease abdominal pain often reflects autonomic or neurologic dysfunction rather than a primary gastrointestinal disorder. She’d seen seven specialists in 18 months, but no one could

Night Sweats Babesia: The Symptom Doctors Miss Night sweats from Babesia are one of the most distinctive — and most commonly missed — symptoms in tick-borne illness. Patients describe drenching sweats that soak bedding and clothing, often appearing without explanation and resistant to standard treatment. Night sweats can significantly disrupt sleep and are part of

PTSD-Like Symptoms in Lyme Disease: Medical Trauma Explained Fear before appointments Symptoms dismissed or doubted The nervous system stays on alert PTSD-like symptoms Lyme disease are increasingly recognized in patients who experience both chronic illness and medical dismissal. Many patients describe racing thoughts before appointments, fear of not being believed, and physical reactions when discussing

Lyme Disease CRPS Connection: When Nerve Pain May Be Reversible Severe pain may not be “just CRPS” Infection can drive nerve symptoms Lyme is often not considered Some cases may be reversible The Lyme disease CRPS connection highlights a critical but often missed cause of severe nerve pain. In rare cases, what appears to be

What Diseases Do Blood Banks Test For? Including Babesia Screening Blood banks test for multiple infections. Babesia is now included in many screening panels. Testing can detect infections missed in routine care. What diseases do blood banks test for? Blood banks routinely screen for infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, West Nile virus,

Pain Behind the Eyes in Lyme Disease: Why It Happens With Normal Exams Pain behind the eyes in Lyme disease can persist even when eye exams and imaging are normal. Key Insight: If your eye pain comes and goes, worsens with fatigue or stress, and tests are normal, the problem may be how the nervous

Lyme Red Flag: “You Need to See a Psychiatrist” — When Symptoms Are Misdiagnosed One of the most painful things a patient can hear is: “You need to see a psychiatrist.” Lyme disease psychiatric symptoms can include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and cognitive changes that are often misdiagnosed as primary mental illness. For many living