Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Disease Vision Loss in Teenager With Neuroborreliosis Lyme disease can rarely affect vision and intracranial pressure. Neurologic Lyme disease may mimic other serious neurologic disorders. Prompt recognition may help prevent permanent complications. “We present a rare case of intracranial hypertension due to Lyme disease” in a pediatric patient treated with external ventricular drain (EVD) […]

Lyme Disease Stigma: How Being Stigmatized Delays Diagnosis and Treatment Patients may feel stigmatized Symptoms are often dismissed Treatment is frequently debated Delay can worsen outcomes Lyme disease stigma continues to shape how patients are diagnosed and treated. Many patients recognize that being diagnosed with Lyme disease can lead to feeling stigmatized—by both the public

Lyme Disease Treatment: Key Insights You Need to Know Whether you’re searching for better Lyme disease treatment or want to know what Lyme disease medication works best, this video covers it all. Many people wonder, can Lyme disease kill you? While it can be serious, with the right treatment, you can get better. Lyme disease

Lyme carditis and heart failure A 52-year-old woman from Pennsylvania developed symptoms over a two-week period that included shortness of breath, fever, chills, fatigue, and joint pain with stiffness. She also reported dizziness and intermittent pre-syncope, described as near-fainting episodes. “Echocardiography demonstrated new-onset mildly depressed left ventricular systolic dysfunction,” the authors report. “Interestingly, coronary CTA

Lyme Disease Co-Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Why They Matter Lyme disease co-infections may complicate diagnosis and treatment Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma may add overlapping symptoms Persistent or unusual symptoms may require broader evaluation Ticks carrying Lyme disease may also transmit additional infections known as co-infections. These infections can complicate symptoms, influence recovery, and sometimes

Powassan Encephalitis: How Fast Can a Tick Cause Brain Infection? Powassan encephalitis can develop rapidly after a tick bite. The virus may cause severe neurologic complications and long-term damage. Early recognition is critical because no specific treatment currently exists. This summer, a 9-year-old boy in Canada developed Powassan virus encephalitis, a life-threatening neurologic condition. In

Can Lyme Disease Cause Foot Pain? Lyme disease foot pain may mimic plantar fasciitis or tendonitis. Inflammation, neuropathy, and migratory pain can affect the feet and toes. Persistent or unexplained foot pain may warrant evaluation for Lyme disease. Can Lyme disease cause foot pain? Some patients with Lyme disease develop foot pain severe enough to

Lyme Disease Treatment: What Antibiotics Are Used? TREATMENT OPTIONS? WHICH ANTIBIOTICS WORK FOR LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline, ceftriaxone (Rocephin), and combination therapies in more complex cases. Some patients may also require treatment for co-infections like Babesia using medications such as atovaquone (Mepron). Treatment depends on symptoms, stage of

Lyme Disease Without a Positive Test: A Delayed Diagnosis Case Persistent symptoms were dismissed for years Negative testing delayed consideration of Lyme disease Treatment for Lyme and Babesia led to significant improvement My patient took a “bury-your-head-in-the-sand” approach toward Lyme disease, which ultimately delayed treatment and prolonged his suffering. He had been ill for more