Lyme Science Blog
Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. His weekly Lyme Disease Science blog features articles covering the latest research, insights and case reviews.
Fear of a Herxheimer Reaction in Lyme Disease: What Patients Should Know
Fear of a Herxheimer Reaction in Lyme Disease: What Patients Should Know Fear of a Herxheimer reaction is common among
Should I Be Taking Probiotics While I’m on Antibiotics for Lyme?
Should I Be Taking Probiotics While I’m on Antibiotics for Lyme? As part of their treatment for Lyme disease, many
IV Rocephin for Chronic Lyme: Why I Don’t Start There
IV Rocephin for Chronic Lyme: Why I Don’t Start There Quick Answer: IV Rocephin (ceftriaxone) can be effective for certain
Mold Treatment and Lyme Disease: My Common-Sense Take
Mold Treatment and Lyme Disease: What Patients Need to Know Mold treatment and Lyme disease are often discussed together—but focusing
Will a Hyperbaric Chamber Help with Lyme Disease?
Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help Lyme Disease? What Patients Should Know Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) help Lyme disease? Some
Babesia Negative Tests: Why Treatment May Still Be Needed
Babesia Negative Tests: Why Treatment May Still Be Needed TEST NEGATIVE—BUT STILL SYMPTOMS? COULD IT BE BABESIA? What does it
My doctor wants to give me steroids—will that make Lyme disease worse?
My Doctor Wants to Give Me Steroids—Will That Make Lyme Disease Worse? It’s a fair concern. Steroids are widely used
Can You Have Neurologic Lyme Disease With a Normal Spinal Tap?
Can You Have Neurologic Lyme Disease With a Normal Spinal Tap? When Normal Test Results Hide Active Disease “My spinal
Can one doxycycline dose really stop Lyme disease?
Can one doxycycline dose really stop Lyme disease? When a patient walks into my office after a tick bite, they