Lyme Science Blog

Is This Lyme Disease or Something Else? Lyme disease can mimic many other conditions. The question is not just which symptoms are present—but how they fit together. Because Lyme disease can begin subtly or be missed early, understanding how to prevent Lyme disease remains important—even before a diagnosis is confirmed. A patient recently asked, “Is […]

Adrenaline Surges in POTS: Why Your Body Feels on Edge Many patients describe feeling suddenly “wired,” shaky, overstimulated, or unable to calm down for no obvious reason. Adrenaline surges in POTS are episodes of rapid heart rate, internal shaking, overstimulation, and “fight-or-flight” sensations that may occur suddenly and without warning. Many patients describe these episodes

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 Symptoms and Treatment Babesia is one of the most overlooked coinfections in Lyme disease and may explain persistent symptoms that do not improve with standard treatment. Babesia can cause relapsing symptoms including night sweats, air hunger, chills, fatigue, and illness that does not fully respond to standard Lyme disease treatment. Babesia is a malaria-like

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, tingling, and nerve pain may occur with Lyme disease Symptoms may fluctuate, migrate, or affect the hands and feet Normal testing does not always rule out nerve involvement Can Lyme disease cause neuropathy? Yes. Lyme disease may lead to burning pain, tingling, numbness, pins-and-needles sensations, weakness, or

Lyme Neuropathy Symptoms: Burning, Tingling, and Nerve Pain Burning pain, tingling, numbness, and nerve pain may occur with Lyme disease Symptoms can fluctuate, migrate, or feel difficult to explain Normal nerve tests do not always rule out nerve involvement Lyme neuropathy symptoms often include burning, tingling, numbness, pins and needles sensations, buzzing feelings, and nerve