Lyme Blog Posts
VBD strategy developed by 17 federal departments and agencies
The US government has released the National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People. It’s a joint effort by 17 federal…
Is the CDC going backwards in terms of persistent Lyme disease?
On October 25, 2023, the CDC published a new page on its website entitled Chronic Symptoms Following Infections. It lists “Some disease agents that have…
When Lyme causes dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system
By Nancy Dougherty Infection-associated chronic illnesses such as Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and chronic Lyme disease share similar symptoms and may share…
“Leave space for a future version of you…one who is healthy and active”
By Rachel Leland The top picture was taken in a parking lot, when my mom and I were traveling out of state for medical treatment…
PODCAST: How Lyme advocacy brings more federal funding
By Fred Diamond On this week’s Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Center for Lyme Action Co-founder Bonnie Crater talks about how the Lyme community can influence…
What to do when toxic mold chases you out of your home
By Jen Johnson Anyone who has ever been faced with an unsettling ERMI test knows that when you find yourself living in mold, there are…
Mom of 4 kids with Lyme offers encouragement to other parents
By Anna Brennan I had already given birth four times before I found out that I had chronic Lyme. Looking back, I think my children’s…
In remembrance of Jake Picker, the “Bartonella Babe”
From Galaxy Diagnostics: We lost a bright light in the Bartonella patient community on January 20, 2024. Jake Picker, aka the Bartonella Babe, passed away…
Canadian Lyme patients keep looking for solutions
By Catherine Kinsella, CanLyme What happens when growing numbers of patients are unable to receive a diagnosis and adequate treatment for Lyme disease? They keep…
PODCAST: Lyme diagnostics and treatment updates
By Fred Diamond On this week’s Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) CEO Laura MacNeill shares some developments in Lyme disease diagnostics, treatment,…
Support group question: “Does anyone ever get better?”
A mother gave a heartfelt plea on behalf of her 26-year-old son who has suffered from chronic Lyme for a decade. He has tried numerous…
Embers’ newest CME course on Lyme treatment–and more
By Invisible International We are excited to announce our new course, “Combination Antibiotic Therapy for Treatment of Lyme Disease.” This course is designed for medical…