Lyme Science Blog

Long COVID or Lyme Disease? Why the Symptoms Overlap Fatigue and brain fog are common. Long COVID is often assumed. But it’s not always the answer. Many patients with fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and post-viral symptoms are now labeled with Long COVID—but not all of them had COVID. COVID-19 vs Lyme Disease: What’s the Difference? […]

Can Lyme Disease Go Away on Its Own? No—Here’s What Happens If You Wait Does Lyme disease go away on its own? No. Without antibiotic treatment, the infection can persist and lead to serious complications. Can Lyme disease go away on its own? In most cases, no—the infection persists without antibiotic treatment. Many patients ask

Are you considering SOT for Lyme disease? “What do you think about SOT?”She looked at me earnestly. She had already been through two rounds of antibiotics, herbal protocols, and a year of chronic symptoms.“I know it’s expensive, but people are saying it helps. Should I try it?” It wasn’t the first time I’d been asked.

What PTSD Research Reveals About Chronic Lyme Disease “I finished my antibiotics. I did everything right. So why am I still sick?” That’s what one of my Lyme patients told me—months after treatment. Her fatigue hadn’t lifted. Her memory still slipped. Her symptoms weren’t improving.And she’s not alone. A landmark 20-year study of World Trade

What Is the Best Treatment for Lyme Disease? When patients come to the office with Lyme disease, many have already been treated — yet they’re still sick. Others are newly diagnosed, overwhelmed by strange symptoms and uncertain about what lies ahead. The question most often asked is: “What’s the best treatment?” There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer

IV Rocephin for Chronic Lyme: Why I Don’t Start There Quick Answer: IV Rocephin (ceftriaxone) can be effective for certain neurologic Lyme cases—but it is not always the best starting point for chronic Lyme disease. Clinical Insight: Many patients with chronic Lyme symptoms improve with oral antibiotic regimens and targeted treatment of co-infections—without the risks

Should I Be Taking Probiotics While I’m on Antibiotics for Lyme? As part of their treatment for Lyme disease, many patients are prescribed multiple rounds or combinations of antibiotics. At some point, they ask: “Will these antibiotics hurt my gut? Should I be taking probiotics too?” It’s a common question—and a smart one. The short

Forget the Rash: These Are the First Symptoms of Lyme Disease What are the first symptoms of Lyme disease? Early Lyme disease symptoms often include severe fatigue, flu-like illness, brain fog, and migratory joint or muscle pain—frequently without a rash or known tick bite. Quick Answer: The first symptoms of Lyme disease may include fatigue,

Fever After Lyme Treatment in a Newborn: Sepsis or Herxheimer Reaction? Quick Answer: Fever and clinical worsening after starting antibiotics in a newborn may signal sepsis—but in rare cases, it may be a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. Careful evaluation is critical. Clinical Insight: The timing and progression of symptoms can help distinguish a Herxheimer reaction from sepsis—but

She Was Told To Wait. Then Told It Was PTLDS. But Her Lyme Infection Never Left. A “wait and see” approach can delay recognition of persistent symptoms. Some patients worsen while clinicians assume the infection is gone. A second look may uncover missed coinfections or unresolved illness. A “wait and see” approach in managing Lyme