An 84-year-old man was admitted to the hospital due to an altered mental status. He had a history of stroke and mild to moderate dementia. According to his wife, he had been having hallucinations 3 to 4 days prior to his hospitalization. And although he suffered from dementia, his symptoms had recently worsened. Four weeks […]
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When Babesia Mimics HIV Infection Investigators describe the case of a patient with acute babesiosis who prior to treatment tested positive for HIV. The 60-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with intermittent fever, fatigue, anorexia, and worsening jaundice for three weeks. He was referred by his primary care doctor due to abnormal laboratory
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Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The book highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss Lyme disease and its impact on members of the military. Few papers address the issues of Lyme disease for members of the
Can Lyme disease cause seizures? Yes. A 55-year-old man presented to the emergency department with tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures as the first manifestation of neuroborreliosis. His seizures began suddenly, progressed rapidly requiring intubation, and resolved completely after IV ceftriaxone treatment for Lyme disease. This case demonstrates that Lyme disease can cause seizures when spirochetes invade
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Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The book highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss the struggles and successes for celebrities with Lyme disease. Celebrities shared their struggle. The following celebrities shared their struggles with Lyme disease
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A 25-year-old woman developed numbness and tingling throughout her torso, which later spread to her entire body. She presented to a neurology clinic with complaints that had been ongoing for 4 weeks. She did not recall a rash or tick bite and had not recently travelled. She did not exhibit any of the typical symptoms
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Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The book highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss doctor and patient Lyme frustration. A doctor’s perspective when his son was diagnosed with Lyme. A researcher from the University of Pennsylvania
Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The book highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss children with Lyme disease. Lyme disease can interfere with learning. Children with chronic symptoms can suffer both academically and physically. Neurological, psychiatric,
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Some children developed prolonged symptoms of neuroborreliosis (NB), including pain, fatigue or concentration difficulties, which can last more than 6 months after completing treatment, according to the authors. These patients were diagnosed with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). Clinicians are divided over the cause of PTLDS, with some even questioning its existence. “Some experts believe
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Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The books highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss Lyme pain. By Dr. Daniel Cameron Reported pain associated with Lyme disease includes headaches, eye pain, neck pain, chest pain, abdominal pain,
