Pediatric Lyme

Herxheimer Reaction in Lyme Disease: What Happens After Treatment Starts < A Herxheimer reaction may occur after Lyme disease treatment begins Symptoms can temporarily worsen due to inflammation Careful monitoring may be important during early treatment A Herxheimer reaction, also known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (JHR), is a temporary inflammatory response that may occur after […]

POTS in children with Lyme disease may present with dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, and school difficulty. These symptoms are often overlooked as anxiety or behavioral problems rather than autonomic dysfunction.

Lyme Disease Symptoms in Children: Behavior Changes and Early Signs Behavior changes may be an early clue Symptoms often evolve over time Recognizing patterns can support earlier diagnosis Lyme disease symptoms in children can include fatigue, headaches, behavioral changes, declining school performance, rash, and joint swelling. While Lyme disease is often associated with a bull’s-eye

When to Suspect Lyme Disease in Children: Early Signs Parents Miss Early Lyme symptoms in children are often missed Tick bites may never be seen or remembered Behavioral or school changes may be an early clue   When to suspect Lyme disease in children is a critical question, as early symptoms are often subtle and

Can Lyme Disease in Children Become Chronic? Long-Term Effects Explained Some children recover quickly after treatment Others develop persistent symptoms Early recognition may reduce long-term complications Lyme disease in children long-term outcomes vary considerably. While many children recover completely after treatment, others experience persistent symptoms affecting energy, cognition, mood, and physical functioning. Long-term effects of

Childhood Lyme Disease Recovery: What Families Experience Childhood Lyme disease can affect mood, attention, and school performance. Symptoms are often missed or attributed to other causes. Early recognition may help protect a child’s development and recovery. Childhood Lyme disease doesn’t just make children sick—it can affect confidence, learning, friendships, and the ability to fully participate

Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease: Why They Are Often Missed Early Lyme disease symptoms can look ordinary First signs of Lyme disease are often overlooked Delayed diagnosis may lead to prolonged illness Early symptoms of Lyme disease can include fatigue, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, dizziness, brain fog, and sometimes a rash. But

Lyme Disease ADHD Symptoms in Children: When Behavior Is Misread Not every attention problem is ADHD Fatigue and brain fog can affect focus Lyme disease may be missed in children Lyme disease ADHD symptoms can overlap—making diagnosis in children more difficult than expected. Changes in child behavior, attention, mood, and school performance may sometimes reflect

Sudden Personality Changes in Children: Could Lyme or Babesia Be Involved? Sudden behavioral changes may follow infection. Lyme disease and Babesia can affect the brain. PANS-like symptoms deserve careful evaluation. Some children appear to change almost overnight. Parents may describe sudden anxiety, obsessive behaviors, rage episodes, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, or dramatic personality shifts that