Lyme Disease
Favorite Lyme Blog Posts
One Unit of Blood Led to a Babesia Infection
When we think of tick-borne illnesses like Babesia, we often picture outdoor exposure in wooded, high-risk areas. But what happens when Babesia shows up in someone who hasn’t been...
What if a patient with Guillain-Barré doesn’t have an autoimmune issue – but Lyme disease?
In a letter to the editor published in the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Varma SY and colleagues¹ describe a rare and clinically significant case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome...
When Lyme Treatment Fails: Could It Be Babesia?
Babesia is increasingly recognized as a serious and sometimes overlooked tick-borne infection. While many patients and providers are aware of Lyme disease, they may not consider co-infections like Babesia—especially...
Do Ticks Wash Off in the Shower?
How a Shower Can Help Taking a shower after being outdoors is a smart habit, especially during tick season. It can help reduce your chances of getting bitten by...
Lyme Disease: One Teen’s Story of Struggle and Strength
A Patient’s Story Worth Sharing Today, I want to share a story that has stayed with me—a story about one of my teenage patients who faced overwhelming challenges after...
Lyme Disease and Mental Health
My patient had a long-standing history of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that had been well-controlled for years. However, after being diagnosed with Lyme disease and completing a standard course of...
What Does Lyme Disease Do to Your Brain?
Lyme disease, if left untreated, can infiltrate the nervous system, leading to a range of cognitive, neurological, and psychiatric complications. When Lyme bacteria invade the brain and spinal cord,...
Can Lyme Disease Cause Permanent Damage?
If Lyme disease is identified and treated promptly, many people recover fully. A standard course of antibiotics can effectively clear the infection, and symptoms typically resolve. However, some individuals...
Is It Lyme Disease? Unexpected Symptoms of Lyme disease
Case Study: Unexplained Foot Pain One of my patients experienced severe foot pain, even while walking to the bathroom. A podiatrist diagnosed him with plantar fasciitis, and he tried...