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POTS Brain Fog in Lyme Disease: Why Cognitive Symptoms Worsen When Standing POTS brain fog worsens when patients stand upright Memory and attention deficits may be objectively measurable Lyme disease can contribute to autonomic dysfunction and cognitive impairment POTS brain fog is one of the most disabling symptoms reported by patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia […]

Can Lyme Disease Cause Stomach Problems? Gastroparesis and GI Symptoms Explained Can Lyme disease cause stomach problems? Yes. In some patients, Lyme disease may disrupt the autonomic nervous system, leading to nausea, vomiting, reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and delayed stomach emptying known as gastroparesis. For years, gastrointestinal symptoms in Lyme disease patients were often

Lyme Arthritis After Knee Surgery: 5 Postoperative Cases Postoperative knee pain may have multiple causes Lyme arthritis can occasionally mimic surgical complications or infection Recognition may help avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment Lyme arthritis after knee surgery may be difficult to recognize because postoperative pain, swelling, and stiffness are often initially attributed to surgical

Tick Bite During Pregnancy: What Should You Do? What should you do if you get a tick bite during pregnancy? This is a common and important concern. Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections can pose risks during pregnancy—but treatment decisions must balance maternal and fetal safety. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and recommendations vary. For

Babesia in Dogs: What Hunting Dogs Reveal About Human Tick-Borne Disease Risk Babesia in dogs may help predict human risk for tick-borne disease. Investigators studied tick-transmitted infections including Babesia in hunting dogs to determine potential risks to humans. Because dogs and humans share the same outdoor tick habitats, infection patterns in dogs may provide an

Lyme Carditis Caused Sudden Collapse in 39-Year-Old Man Lyme carditis can cause fainting, bradycardia, and heart block. A vaccine expert describes his son’s sudden collapse from Lyme disease. The case highlights how Lyme exposure may occur close to home. “One day, when traveling in California for a meeting, I received a call informing me that

POTS and Lyme Disease: Does Standing Worsen Brain Fog? Patients with autoimmune disorders are at risk for POTS, along with individuals who have had a viral illness or serious infection such as Lyme disease. In fact, patients with POTS and Lyme disease often present with similar symptoms. Key Point: Research suggests that patients with POTS

Is One Dose of Doxycycline Enough After a Tick Bite? One of the most common questions after a tick bite is whether antibiotics are necessary—and if so, how much is enough. A single dose of doxycycline is often recommended after a tick bite, but the evidence supporting this approach is narrower than many patients realize.

Can Lyme Disease Be More Severe in Immunocompromised Patients? Lessons From a Rituximab Study Lyme disease in patients with weakened immunity Rituximab and increased risk of dissemination Implications for diagnosis and treatment Can Lyme disease be more severe in immunocompromised patients? A small study found that patients receiving Rituximab had higher rates of disseminated Lyme