Lyme Science Blog

Low Dose Naltrexone for Lyme Disease: Can LDN Help Persistent Symptoms? Low dose naltrexone may help regulate inflammation in Lyme disease Some patients report improvements in pain, fatigue, and neurologic symptoms LDN is generally used as part of a broader recovery strategy Many patients with persistent Lyme disease symptoms continue searching for options after standard […]

Why Lyme Disease Pain Moves and Feels Different Maria came to my office with a pain map that looked exactly that way. “It was in my knee last month, then my shoulder, now it’s in my ribs,” she explained. “Every doctor thinks I’m making it up because nothing shows on X-rays.” Chronic pain in Lyme

Why Occam’s Razor Fails in Chronic Lyme Disease Diagnostic shortcuts may oversimplify chronic illness Persistent infection remains part of the differential Multiple mechanisms may coexist in chronic Lyme disease In medicine, Occam’s razor teaches that the simplest explanation is often the right one. But for chronic Lyme, this idea is sometimes used against patients. Ongoing

Do Ticks Survive the Winter in the Northeast? Quick Answer: Yes. Ticks survive winter in the Northeast by sheltering under leaves, soil, and snow. They can become active on mild days above 35–40°F, so Lyme disease risk continues year-round. Ticks survive winter beneath snow and leaf litter. They can become active during mild winter days.

Antibiotic Resistance and Lyme Disease: Is Lyme Really Resistant to Treatment? Lyme disease usually responds to antibiotics. But symptoms sometimes persist after treatment. The reasons may be more complicated than resistance alone. Antibiotic resistance Lyme disease is a common concern among patients whose symptoms continue despite treatment. The answer is more complicated than a simple

Lyme Disease Symptoms in Teens: Why They’re Often Missed Teen Lyme symptoms may look different School performance may decline before diagnosis Fatigue and brain fog are often mistaken for normal adolescent changes Lyme disease symptoms in teens can be difficult to recognize because adolescents often present differently than younger children or adults. Fatigue, headaches, dizziness,

Chronic Lyme Disease Pain: Symptoms and Missed Diagnoses Chronic pain may have hidden causes Migratory symptoms can complicate diagnosis Delayed recognition may prolong suffering A new study has revealed alarming trends in chronic pain across America — prevalence jumped from 21% in 2019 to 24% in 2023, now affecting 60 million adults. While researchers attributed

Spinal Tap for Lyme Disease: Do You Really Need One? “Do I really need a spinal tap for Lyme disease?” This is one of the most common—and important—questions patients ask when neurologic Lyme disease is being considered. Spinal taps (lumbar punctures) are sometimes recommended to “rule out neurologic Lyme disease.” While spinal taps are critical

Lyme Rash Misdiagnosis: Not Always a Bull’s-Eye No bull’s-eye rash? A simple red patch instead? Lyme rashes are often misdiagnosed. A bull’s-eye rash is often associated with Lyme disease, but the opposite problem is common — Lyme rash misdiagnosis. Many patients with Lyme disease never develop the classic bull’s-eye pattern. When clinicians rely on that