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Lyme Disease and Guillain-Barré Syndrome Lyme disease can rarely trigger Guillain-Barré syndrome Neurologic Lyme disease may mimic autoimmune neuropathy Early recognition and treatment may improve recovery In a letter to the editor published in the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Varma SY and colleagues described a rare and clinically significant case of Guillain-Barré syndrome […]

Can Lyme Disease Cause Weakness and Hyporeflexia? Lyme disease may rarely present with weakness and hyporeflexia Neurologic Lyme disease can occur without classic Lyme symptoms Sensory disturbances and reduced reflexes may delay diagnosis This case involved a 25-year-old woman who experienced progressive numbness and tingling, beginning in her torso and eventually affecting her entire body.1

How to Tick-Proof Your Yard and Prevent Lyme Disease Creating a tick-proof yard is one of the most effective ways to reduce tick bites and lower the risk of Lyme disease. Ticks thrive in shady, moist, overgrown environments—and by making small changes to your landscaping, you can make your yard far less welcoming to them.

Why Lyme Treatment Fails: Could Babesia Be the Missing Diagnosis? Still sick after Lyme treatment? One common reason is a missed co-infection—especially Babesia. Many patients improve partially with antibiotics like doxycycline, only to continue experiencing fatigue, brain fog, night sweats, or shortness of breath. Quick answer: Lyme antibiotics treat bacteria, but Babesia is a parasite.

He Had POTS—But It Was Lyme disease Too The Symptoms Seemed to Fit Dizzy when standing. A racing heart. Constant fatigue.The diagnosis? POTS—Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. My patient followed all the usual advice: increase salt, drink more fluids, wear compression gear. But the symptoms didn’t go away. They lingered. Some even got worse. Something didn’t

Is Chronic Lyme Disease Real? A Medical Perspective Persistent Lyme symptoms remain one of medicine’s most debated topics Patients with chronic symptoms are often caught between competing frameworks The chronic Lyme disease debate affects diagnosis, treatment, and recovery I’ve treated patients with chronic Lyme disease symptoms for decades. During that time, I’ve watched the medical

Back Pain Mystery Solved… It Was Lyme Disease Back pain does not always follow mechanical rules. Sometimes normal imaging misses the real problem. Lyme disease can mimic disc disease or sciatica. Back pain is one of the most common complaints in medicine. For most people, it is caused by something mechanical—disc degeneration, muscle strain, arthritis,

Do Ticks Wash Off in the Shower? Quick Answer: No. A tick that has already attached will not wash off in the shower. However, showering soon after being outdoors may help remove unattached ticks and gives you a chance to check your skin for bites. Why Showering After Outdoor Activity Helps Taking a shower after

Can You Get Lyme Disease Without a Tick Bite? Quick Answer: Yes. Many people with Lyme disease never recall a tick bite. Ticks are tiny, bites are painless, and they often attach in hidden areas—making infections easy to miss. Yes, it’s possible to have Lyme disease without ever recalling a tick bite. Many patients diagnosed

Celebrities with Lyme Disease: What Their Stories Reveal About Symptoms and Misdiagnosis Which singers have battled Lyme disease? Several high-profile artists—including Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Daryl Hall, and Kris Kristofferson—have publicly shared their experiences. Celebrities with Lyme disease have helped bring attention to how serious—and often misunderstood—this illness can be. Quick Answer: Avril