Lyme Science Blog

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 […]

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

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

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

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

I never learned about Lyme disease in Medical School During my medical school, graduate school, and residency, Lyme disease simply wasn’t part of the medical school curriculum. At the time, Lyme disease had not yet fully entered the medical lexicon. The condition was still considered rare and geographically limited, far from the major public health

What’s the worst that can happen with Lyme disease? Severe Lyme disease can affect the joints, nervous system, heart, and brain—especially when diagnosis or treatment is delayed. In some cases, symptoms persist or worsen over time, leading to long-term complications. It starts small. A tick bite you never noticed. A fever that comes and goes.

Can Lyme Disease Cause Permanent Damage? Can Lyme disease cause permanent damage? In some cases, yes—especially if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Lyme disease can affect the joints, nervous system, heart, and cognitive function, and some symptoms may persist over time. Quick Answer: Lyme disease can lead to long-term or permanent complications involving the brain,