Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Recovery Takes More Than Just Rest For a complete overview of recovery, see our Lyme disease recovery guide. After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve heard the same question countless times: should I rest or move during recovery? When you’re dealing with exhaustion, joint pain, or brain fog, rest may feel necessary—and sometimes it […]

Will a Hyperbaric Chamber Help with Lyme Disease? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is often promoted as a way to relieve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease. Some patients seek it out when other treatments haven’t worked. But in my experience, HBOT doesn’t address the root problem—a persistent tick-borne infection. So let’s break it down—in the form

Is it Long COVID or Lyme disease? When It’s Not Long COVID—It’s Lyme In the wake of the pandemic, we’ve become more aware of how a virus can lead to long-term, multisystem illness. That’s been a good thing. Patients with brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath are no longer automatically dismissed. They’re told it

Does Lyme Disease Go Away on Its Own? Does Lyme disease go away on its own? No. Without antibiotic treatment, the infection can persist and lead to more serious complications. Many patients ask whether Lyme disease can go away without antibiotics, especially when early symptoms seem mild or temporarily improve. Some infections resolve without treatment.

Are you considering SOT for Lyme disease? “What do you think about SOT?”She looked at me earnestly. She had already been through two rounds of antibiotics, herbal protocols, and a year of chronic symptoms.“I know it’s expensive, but people are saying it helps. Should I try it?” It wasn’t the first time I’d been asked.

What PTSD Research Reveals About Chronic Lyme Disease “I finished my antibiotics. I did everything right. So why am I still sick?” That’s what one of my Lyme patients told me—months after treatment. Her fatigue hadn’t lifted. Her memory still slipped. Her symptoms weren’t improving.And she’s not alone. A landmark 20-year study of World Trade

What Is the Best Treatment for Lyme Disease? When patients come to the office with Lyme disease, many have already been treated — yet they’re still sick. Others are newly diagnosed, overwhelmed by strange symptoms and uncertain about what lies ahead. The question most often asked is: “What’s the best treatment?” There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer

Why I Don’t Start with IV Rocephin for Chronic Lyme Intravenous (IV) Rocephin, or ceftriaxone, is often viewed as the gold standard for late-stage Lyme disease. And yes, it has an important role. But in my practice, I don’t routinely start with IV treatment—even for patients with chronic manifestations like fatigue, brain fog, nerve pain,

Should I Be Taking Probiotics While I’m on Antibiotics for Lyme? As part of their treatment for Lyme disease, many patients are prescribed multiple rounds or combinations of antibiotics. At some point, they ask: “Will these antibiotics hurt my gut? Should I be taking probiotics too?” It’s a common question—and a smart one. The short

Forget the Rash: These Are the First Symptoms of Lyme Disease What are the first symptoms of Lyme disease? Early Lyme disease symptoms often include severe fatigue, flu-like illness, brain fog, and migratory joint or muscle pain—frequently without a rash or known tick bite. Quick Answer: The first symptoms of Lyme disease may include fatigue,