Who Are Ticks Attracted To? It’s a warm day, you’ve been hiking, gardening, or walking the dog—and later that evening, you find a tick. Sound familiar? Ticks are stealthy, patient, and highly sensitive hunters. While they can’t jump or fly, they are remarkably good at detecting hosts from a distance. Whether you’re deep in the […]
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“Just Depression,” They Said — But It Was Lyme Disease After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve seen psychiatric misdiagnosis delay treatment for years. A woman came to my office after seeing three different doctors. Each time, she heard the same thing: “You’re probably just depressed.” But her symptoms told a different story—one that pointed
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Could Lyme Disease Be Wrecking Your Gut Without You Knowing It? Have you ever felt like your gut was in chaos—like nothing you eat sits right, no doctor can find a clear cause, and your symptoms don’t seem to make sense? You’re not alone. I’ve had many patients tell me they’ve tried everything—probiotics, elimination diets,
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Why Lyme Disease Affects People Differently Why does Lyme disease affect people differently? Some patients recover quickly after treatment, while others develop persistent or chronic symptoms that can last for months or years. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Lyme Disease “I thought I was better… until I wasn’t.” That’s what one patient
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Why Are Ticks So Hated? A Closer Look at Nature’s Most Unwelcome Parasites They’re small, stealthy, and surprisingly dangerous. Ticks have long held a place among the most loathed creatures in the natural world—and not without reason. While they may appear harmless at first glance, these tiny arachnids are capable of causing serious harm to
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Babesia Blood Transfusion: How One Unit Changed Everything Babesia blood screening saved this patient from months more of misdiagnosis. A routine donation uncovered what his doctors had missed all summer. A week after his donation, a letter arrived with the words no one expects to see: Your donation has tested positive for Babesia. In that
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What if a patient with Guillain-Barré doesn’t have an autoimmune issue – but Lyme disease? In a letter to the editor published in the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Varma SY and colleagues¹ describe a rare and clinically significant case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) triggered by Lyme disease in a 50-year-old woman. This case
Lyme Disease with Weakness and Hyporeflexia This case involved a 25-year-old woman who experienced progressive numbness and tingling, beginning in her torso and eventually affecting her entire body. Over a four-week period, her neurological symptoms worsened, including a decrease in her reflexes (hyporeflexia), prompting her to seek care at a neurology clinic. Notably, she lacked
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How to Tick-Proof Your Yard? Creating a tick-proof yard is one of the most effective ways to lower the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease. Ticks thrive in shady, moist, overgrown environments—and by making small changes to your landscaping, you can make your yard far less welcoming to them. Here’s a step-by-step guide to
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When Lyme Treatment Fails: Could It Be Babesia? When Lyme treatment overlooks Babesia, patients stay sick. Babesia is increasingly recognized as a serious and sometimes overlooked tick-borne infection. While many patients and providers are aware of Lyme disease, they may not consider co-infections like Babesia—especially when symptoms persist after Lyme treatment. Here’s what you need
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