Lyme Science Blog

Can Lyme Disease Trigger CRPS? The Link Between Infection and Nerve Pain CRPS may develop after infection Autonomic dysfunction can contribute to chronic pain Recognizing Lyme disease may change treatment options Can Lyme disease trigger Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? A published case report suggests that in some patients, infection-related nerve inflammation may contribute to […]

What Diseases Do Blood Banks Test For? A Babesia Diagnosis Story Blood donation screening can detect hidden infections Babesia may be discovered outside routine medical care Blood bank testing sometimes changes the diagnostic path What diseases do blood banks test for? Most people assume blood donation screening only protects recipients. But for one patient, the

Pain Behind the Eyes in Lyme Disease: Why It Happens With Normal Exams She thought it was another sinus infection — until antibiotics for Lyme disease made her eye pain disappear. That pattern, common in clinical practice, points to something most physicians are not taught to look for. Pain behind the eyes is one of

Lyme Disease Psychiatric Symptoms: When Patients Are Told “You Need to See a Psychiatrist” Lyme disease psychiatric symptoms can include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, cognitive dysfunction, and emotional changes that are often mistaken for primary mental illness. One of the most painful things a patient can hear is: “You need to see a psychiatrist.” For

Lyme Antibiotic Risks: Side Effects vs Untreated Disease Lyme antibiotic risks require careful risk-benefit decisions Treatment side effects are real but often manageable Untreated Lyme disease may carry risks of its own When we talk about Lyme antibiotic risks, the conversation often stops at the potential downsides of antibiotics. But for some patients with persistent

When Is Deer Tick Season? When Lyme Disease Risk Is Highest The highest risk of Lyme disease comes from tiny nymph ticks active in late spring and early summer. These immature ticks are difficult to detect and responsible for most infections. Understanding deer tick season can help patients recognize exposure risk earlier. When is deer

Lyme Disease in Older Adults: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Challenges Why Lyme disease symptoms may look different in seniors Why diagnosis and treatment become more complex with age Why individualized care may improve outcomes Lyme disease in older adults presents unique challenges that may complicate diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Cognitive changes, multiple chronic conditions, medication

15 Celebrities with Lyme Disease Speaking Out Public figures have helped increase awareness. Celebrity stories reveal diagnostic challenges. Lyme disease affects people from every background. The topic of celebrities suffering with Lyme disease has made headlines for years. And with good reason. When Justin Bieber announced his Lyme diagnosis in January 2020, social media erupted

When Lyme Disease Looks Like Juvenile Arthritis Lyme disease may mimic juvenile arthritis in children. Neurologic symptoms can emerge as the illness progresses. Delayed diagnosis may lead to unnecessary immunosuppression. At 16, Emma’s rheumatologist told her she would likely need lifelong medication for juvenile arthritis. Six months later, antibiotics resolved her symptoms completely. The diagnosis