Lyme Science Blog

Working With Lyme Disease: The Hidden Cost of Working Sick PUSHING THROUGH FATIGUE? WORKING WITH BRAIN FOG? WHAT IS THE COST OF WORKING SICK WITH LYME DISEASE? Working with Lyme disease often means pushing through fatigue, pain, and brain fog just to keep up with daily responsibilities. For many patients, this becomes a constant tradeoff […]

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 and Gastroparesis: When the Diagnosis Is Missed Severe GI symptoms can have hidden causes. Lyme disease can affect the nervous system. And sometimes, treatment is never reconsidered. Lyme disease gastroparesis is rarely recognized—but may be an underappreciated complication of tick-borne illness. In a case reported by Qasawa and colleagues, a young woman with

How Do You Know If You Have Lyme Disease? Early Signs and Warning Patterns How do you know if you have Lyme disease? There is no single test or symptom—but certain patterns can raise strong suspicion, especially when symptoms affect multiple systems or change over time. Key Insight: If you feel unwell, tests are normal,

Does Alcohol Make Lyme Disease Symptoms Worse? Does alcohol make Lyme disease symptoms worse? Many patients notice the same pattern: even one drink 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. This isn’t a judgment. It’s physiology. Lyme

Can You Heal From Lyme Disease? Quick Answer: Yes, many patients can heal from Lyme disease. Recovery depends on early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and how the body heals afterward. Clinical Insight: Healing from Lyme disease is possible—but the timeline varies. Some recover in weeks, while others improve gradually over months. Patient: “Doctor, can you heal

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: Why Diagnoses Are Missed Lyme disease is often missed in non-White patients—leading to delayed diagnosis, more severe illness, and worse outcomes. Lyme disease racial disparities affect how quickly patients are diagnosed, how severe their illness becomes, and how they move through the healthcare system. A large study analyzing more than 168,000

Do You Need Antibiotics After a Tick Bite? 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

Can Lyme Disease Spread in Under 24 Hours? The Tick Bite Myth Explained Can Lyme disease spread in under 24 hours? Yes—under certain conditions, transmission may occur faster than commonly believed. Many people are told they are safe if a tick is removed within 24–36 hours. This widely repeated advice—known as the 24–36 hour tick