Lyme Disease Podcast

STARI vs Lyme Disease: How to Tell the Difference After a Tick Bite STARI vs Lyme disease can be difficult to distinguish after a tick bite. Both conditions may cause an erythema migrans–type rash, fatigue, fever, headache, and muscle aches. This overlap can delay diagnosis and treatment—especially when physicians assume Lyme disease is uncommon in […]

Lyme disease symptoms in toddler attributed to child abuse Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast. I am your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, I will be discussing a case involving a toddler with Lyme disease whose symptoms were mistakenly attributed to child abuse. By Dr. Daniel Cameron   The case was first described

Babesia microti Infection Risk in MS Patients on Ocrevus Tick-borne infection overlooked Immunosuppression increases risk Symptoms mimic other conditions Diagnosis requires suspicion Babesia microti infection risk may be higher in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. A case highlights how coinfections can complicate diagnosis—especially in patients with neurologic disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In this Inside Lyme Podcast, I discuss

What Does a Lyme Disease Rash Really Look Like? Not always a bull’s-eye rash Often mistaken or missed Appearance varies widely by patient What does a Lyme disease rash look like? It’s one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions I hear in clinical practice. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The erythema migrans (EM) rash is considered a hallmark sign

Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast. I am your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. I find that the best way to get to know Lyme disease is through reviewing actual cases. In this episode, I will be discussing the case of a young woman with multiple sclerosis (MS), who had a delay in diagnosis of Lyme disease

Mono vs Lyme Disease: How to Tell the Difference MONO OR LYME? WHY SYMPTOMS OVERLAP AND DIAGNOSIS MAY BE MISSED Mono vs Lyme disease can be difficult to distinguish because both cause fatigue, fever, and sore throat—leading to missed or delayed diagnosis. Key difference: Mono is caused by a virus, while Lyme disease is a

Can Lyme Disease Cause a False Brain Tumor (Pseudotumor Cerebri)? FALSE BRAIN TUMOR? SYMPTOMS CAN FEEL SERIOUS— BUT THERE MAY BE NO TUMOR A “false brain tumor,” also known as pseudotumor cerebri, can cause severe headaches, blurred vision, and increased pressure in the brain—without an actual tumor. Patients often fear a brain tumor when symptoms

Lyme Disease Vertigo and Hearing Loss: Study Findings Lyme disease can affect hearing and balance. Some patients develop vertigo, tinnitus, or gait instability. In severe cases, symptoms may persist despite treatment. Lyme disease vertigo and hearing loss can be frightening symptoms, especially when they appear suddenly and mimic serious neurologic or inner ear disorders. In

Can Lyme Disease Cause Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? BALANCE PROBLEMS, MEMORY CHANGES, AND URINARY SYMPTOMS MAY RARELY BE LINKED TO LYME DISEASE Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) can mimic neurodegenerative disease, balance disorders, and dementia. In rare cases, Lyme disease may present with symptoms resembling NPH. Hello, and welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast. I am your

Involuntary Movements in Lyme Disease: When Symptoms Are Dismissed as Psychosomatic Involuntary movements in Lyme disease can occur when the infection affects the nervous system. In some cases, these neurologic symptoms are mistakenly dismissed as psychosomatic or functional disorders. Patients may experience tremors, jerking motions, muscle twitching, or other uncontrolled movements involving the face, arms,