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? How a Shower Can Help Taking a shower after being outdoors is a smart habit, especially during tick season. It can help reduce your chances of getting bitten by a tick, but it’s important to know that a shower won’t remove a tick that has already attached to
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Can You Get Lyme Disease Without a Tick Bite? Yes, it’s possible to have Lyme disease without ever recalling a tick bite. Many patients diagnosed with Lyme disease never saw or felt a tick, yet they still contracted the infection. Understanding how this can happen is crucial for early detection and treatment. Why Might You
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Which Singers Have Battled Lyme Disease? Lyme disease doesn’t discriminate. It has affected everyday individuals and celebrities alike—including several high-profile singers. These artists have shared their personal health battles publicly, helping to raise awareness about the seriousness of Lyme disease and the importance of early detection and proper treatment. Here’s a closer look at five
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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 doesn’t stay in one place—it can spread throughout the body, affecting multiple organ systems, including the skin, joints, nervous system, heart, eyes, sensory system, autonomic functions, sleep, energy levels, and mental health. Let’s break it down: 1. Skin: The First Warning Sign The infection often starts at
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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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Lyme Disease and Mental Health My patient had a long-standing history of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that had been well-controlled for years. However, after being diagnosed with Lyme disease and completing a standard course of antibiotics, he began experiencing a significant resurgence of obsessive rumination. His mental health declined as he fixated on every symptom, convinced
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Lyme Disease Relapse: Can Lyme Disease Come Back? After 37 years treating Lyme disease, relapse remains a critical issue, often due to the failure to completely eradicate the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium with standard antibiotic treatment. This challenge has been recognized for decades, yet patients today still face persistent or recurring symptoms despite receiving what is
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