Lyme Disease
Favorite Lyme Blog Posts
Can You Recover From Lyme Disease? What to Expect
Many patients ask whether they can recover from Lyme disease, and the answer is often yes—though recovery timelines vary. I’ve seen patients improve quickly when the diagnosis is made...
Lyme Disease Was Mistaken for Child Abuse: A Commentary
When Lyme Disease Mistaken for Child Abuse Sets a Crisis in Motion Some medical cases stay with us long after we read them. One such case—published by Pan and...
When Lyme Disease Makes Driving Difficult
When the Road Stops Feeling Safe For many patients, the realization hits suddenly — you’re behind the wheel, and something feels off.The light changes, but your reaction time is...
Babesia Testing Errors Can Delay Treatment
She came to my office exhausted after six months of fevers, sweats, and crushing fatigue. Her initial testing for Babesia was negative. It wasn’t confirmed until much later, after...
Lyme, POTS, and Adrenaline Surges Explained
It starts the moment you stand. Your heart races — or sometimes it doesn’t — but you still feel that surge of adrenaline. Your hands tremble, your chest tightens,...
His Parents Overlooked These Lyme Disease Clues
Act 1: A Missed Beginning Jake went from star athlete to unable to climb stairs without his heart racing. His parents searched for answers for two years before anyone...
30 Hidden Lyme Disease Symptoms
Most people think of the bull’s-eye rash or a swollen knee when they hear “Lyme disease.” But many patients never develop these classic signs. Instead, they struggle with a...
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...