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Adrenaline Surges in POTS: Why Your Body Feels on Edge Adrenaline surges in POTS are a symptom pattern described by patients as sudden episodes of rapid heart rate, shakiness, and internal overstimulation that can feel similar to anxiety—but often occur without an emotional trigger. Many patients refer to these episodes as “adrenaline dumps.” While this […]

Exercise Intolerance in Lyme Disease: Why Activity Can Make Symptoms Worse Exercise intolerance in Lyme disease is common—and often misunderstood. Many patients find that even light activity can trigger fatigue, pain, or flu-like symptoms. Instead of building strength, exercise can sometimes make symptoms worse. If you’ve asked yourself, “Can you exercise with Lyme disease?”, the

Why Didn’t My Doctor Diagnose Lyme Disease? Quick Answer: Lyme disease is not always diagnosed right away because symptoms can be nonspecific, early testing may be negative, and presentations may not fit typical patterns. Diagnosis often becomes clearer over time as symptoms evolve and more information is available. Common Sense Lyme: Diagnosis is a process—not

Babesia Symptoms: Key Patterns Patients and Doctors Miss Babesia symptoms are often overlooked—even when Lyme disease is diagnosed. Babesia is a parasite that infects red blood cells and disrupts oxygen delivery, creating a distinct symptom pattern that differs from Lyme disease alone. Recognizing babesia symptoms is essential, particularly when symptoms persist despite treatment. For a

Babesia Symptoms: Night Sweats, Air Hunger, and Fatigue Babesia symptoms are often missed. Night sweats and air hunger are important clues. Symptoms may persist despite Lyme treatment. Babesia symptoms are often overlooked—even when Lyme disease has already been diagnosed. Babesia is a parasite that infects red blood cells and alters oxygen delivery, creating a symptom

Babesia and Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Why It’s Often Missed Babesia is a common Lyme coinfection. Night sweats and air hunger are important clues. Testing limitations often delay diagnosis. Babesia is one of the most common—and most overlooked—coinfections in Lyme disease. It can cause symptoms that persist, fluctuate, or fail to respond to

Small Fiber Neuropathy in Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis Burning pain and tingling may occur despite normal EMG testing. Small fiber neuropathy can affect pain and autonomic nerves. Lyme disease may contribute to these symptoms. Small fiber neuropathy in Lyme disease is a common but often overlooked cause of burning pain, tingling, and abnormal nerve

Lyme Disease Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment BURNING OR TINGLING? WHY LYME NEUROPATHY IS OFTEN MISSED Lyme disease neuropathy can cause burning, tingling, numbness, and nerve pain—even when standard tests are normal. These symptoms may come and go, shift location, or persist despite normal evaluations, making them confusing for patients and clinicians alike. This may

Lyme Neuropathy Symptoms: Burning, Tingling, and Nerve Pain BURNING OR TINGLING? COULD THIS BE LYME NERVE PAIN? Yes—Lyme disease can cause neuropathy, including burning, tingling, numbness, and nerve pain. These symptoms often come and go, move around the body, and may occur even when nerve tests are normal. Lyme neuropathy symptoms often fluctuate and do

Can Lyme Disease Cause Neuropathy? Symptoms Often Missed Burning or tingling nerves? Tests may be normal. Lyme disease may still be involved. Lyme neuropathy symptoms can include burning, tingling, numbness, and unusual nerve sensations—often without clear findings on standard testing. Key Question: Can Lyme disease cause neuropathy even when nerve tests are normal? Many patients