Pediatric Lyme

Brain Fog and Cognitive Symptoms in Children With Lyme Disease Brain fog in children may affect concentration, memory, learning, and emotional regulation. Parents often notice school struggles or behavior changes before a diagnosis is recognized. These symptoms are usually functional and potentially reversible. Brain fog in children with Lyme disease can affect concentration, learning, behavior,

Atypical Erythema Migrans: What an Atypical Lyme Rash Looks Like NOT A BULL’S-EYE? LYME RASHES DON’T ALWAYS LOOK TYPICAL An atypical erythema migrans rash may not look like the classic bull’s-eye—and many patients never develop one at all, leading to missed or delayed diagnosis. Atypical erythema migrans refers to a Lyme disease rash that appears

Lyme Disease and Autism: Could Infections Worsen Neuropsychiatric Symptoms? Can Lyme disease or Bartonella affect behavior? Could infections worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms? A case report raises important questions. Lyme disease and autism is a sensitive topic. Lyme disease has not been proven to cause autism. However, infection, inflammation, and immune activation may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms in

Children With Lyme Disease: Symptoms, School, and Long-Term Impact Children with Lyme disease may struggle academically and socially Neurologic and cognitive symptoms can interfere with school performance Delayed diagnosis may worsen long-term outcomes in pediatric Lyme disease Children with Lyme disease may struggle academically, socially, and physically due to neurologic and cognitive symptoms. In this

Doxycycline for Children With Lyme Disease: Benefits and Risks Doxycycline may help some children Tooth staining risk remains controversial Treatment decisions should be individualized Doxycycline in children with Lyme disease remains controversial because physicians must balance the benefits of treatment against the potential risk of permanent tooth staining. Doxycycline is commonly used to treat Lyme

Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease Symptoms that don’t add up? Lyme disease may affect multiple systems. Symptoms often fluctuate and evolve over time. What are the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease—and why are they so often missed? Lyme disease can affect the nervous system, joints, heart, sleep, cognition, and mood. While many people

POTS in Lyme Disease: Why Standing Causes Symptoms POTS in Lyme disease is a form of autonomic dysfunction that affects circulation and heart rate. Patients may experience dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, brain fog, and rapid heart rate when standing. These symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety before autonomic dysfunction is recognized. Can Lyme disease cause POTS?

Neuropsychiatric Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Cognitive Changes Lyme disease may affect mood and cognition. Brain fog, anxiety, and memory problems are common concerns. Careful medical evaluation remains important. Neuropsychiatric Lyme disease refers to mood, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms that may occur when Lyme disease affects neurologic, immune, or inflammatory pathways. Patients may present with depression,