He Had POTS—But It Was Lyme disease Too The Symptoms Seemed to Fit Dizzy when standing. A racing heart. Constant fatigue.The diagnosis? POTS—Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. My patient followed all the usual advice: increase salt, drink more fluids, wear compression gear. But the symptoms didn’t go away. They lingered. Some even got worse. Something didn’t […]
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The Case for Chronic Lyme: A Medical Perspective The Chronic Lyme Disease Controversy I’ve been treating chronic Lyme disease for 37 years. In that time, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of patients whose symptoms didn’t resolve after the standard course of antibiotics. I’ve also seen how the medical community has been deeply divided on the
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Back Pain Mystery Solved… It Was Lyme Disease Back pain is one of the most common complaints in medicine. For most people, it’s caused by something mechanical—disc degeneration, a pinched nerve, or muscle strain. But sometimes, the cause isn’t structural at all. After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I had a patient whose back pain
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Do Ticks Wash Off in the Shower? Quick Answer: No. A tick that has already attached will not wash off in the shower. However, showering soon after being outdoors can help remove unattached ticks and allows you to check your skin for bites. How a Shower Can Help Taking a shower after being outdoors is
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Can You Get Lyme Disease Without a Tick Bite? Quick Answer: Yes. Many people with Lyme disease never recall a tick bite. Ticks are tiny, bites are painless, and they often attach in hidden areas—making infections easy to miss. Yes, it’s possible to have Lyme disease without ever recalling a tick bite. Many patients diagnosed
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Which Singers Have Battled Lyme Disease? Which singers have battled Lyme disease? Several high-profile artists—including Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Daryl Hall, and Kris Kristofferson—have publicly shared their experiences. Quick Answer: Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Daryl Hall, and Kris Kristofferson have all battled Lyme disease, each experiencing different symptoms ranging from fatigue
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A Common-Sense Approach to the Dosage of Antibiotics for Lyme Disease When treating Lyme disease, a common challenge is not just choosing the right antibiotic—but making sure a patient can tolerate it. In my practice, I’ve found that a common-sense, flexible approach to dosing often makes the difference between failure and success, especially for patients
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Lyme Disease: One Teen’s Story of Struggle and Strength A Patient’s Story Worth Sharing Today, I want to share a story that has stayed with me—a story about one of my teenage patients who faced overwhelming challenges after getting Lyme disease. His journey isn’t just about physical illness; it’s about resilience, emotional pain, and the
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What Organs Does Lyme Disease Affect? Lyme disease can affect multiple organs and body systems, including the skin, joints, nervous system, heart, eyes, and autonomic nervous system. It may also disrupt sleep, energy levels, sensory function, and mental health. If you are wondering how Lyme disease affects the body, it can spread beyond the initial
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Lyme disease causes bilateral facial palsy Bilateral facial palsy (paralysis or weakness on both sides of the face) is extremely rare and can be caused by an autoimmune condition, infections, such as Lyme disease, or trauma. Bilateral facial palsy due to Lyme disease has rarely been reported in the literature. A recent article by Cheng
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