Lyme Blog Posts
COVID woke up the Lyme monster. Humor helped me tame it.
By Pegi Deitz Shea In 2022, I’d been humming along, only having short flare-ups of Lyme symptoms once or twice a year. Since my six-month…
Study identifies uveitis as most common Lyme-related eye problem
A new study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reports that uveitis — an internal eye inflammation — is the most common eye problem linked to Lyme…
Why tick‑borne infections can be so darn hard to diagnose
By Terri McCormick As tick‑borne diseases continue to rise, scientists are working to create better diagnostic tools. The idea behind this work is simple: doctors…
Study uncovers hidden Bartonella and Babesia infections in ME/CFS patients
A new pilot study from North Carolina State University has found molecular evidence of Bartonella or Babesia infection in nearly half of 50 people diagnosed…
Creating the support structure patients need to heal from Lyme
By Fred Diamond When you break an ankle, you don’t need someone to coach you through the treatment process, financial issues, and medicinal requirements that…
Columbia recruiting for clinical trial aimed at easing Lyme brain fog
Columbia University is now recruiting participants for a study exploring whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a mild electrical stimulation applied to the scalp—can improve cognitive…
What’s the real reason people don’t protect themselves from ticks?
If you’ve spent any time navigating the world of tick‑borne disease, you already know this: people don’t always take steps to protect themselves, even when…
When I moved off-grid to escape EMFs, my Lyme symptoms improved
By Julia Lupine EMF—electromagnetic fields generated by wireless devices, power systems, and digital technologies—has become a buzzword in recent years. Some people are sounding alarms…
Even more evidence that Lyme disease can persist after antibiotics
A review of the medical literature has found long-term infection in animal models and persistent infection despite antibiotic therapy in humans with ongoing symptoms of…
A breakthrough clue in understanding Lyme arthritis
For many people with Lyme disease, joint pain is one of the most stubborn and debilitating symptoms. Despite antibiotic treatment, inflammation can sometimes linger for…
Is Lyme disease driving your chronic bladder symptoms?
For countless people—especially women—recurrent UTIs, pelvic pain, and bladder discomfort become a frustrating cycle of antibiotics, negative urine cultures, and no real answers. Many are…
PODCAST: Two advocates share the truth behind their long road to healing
By Fred Diamond For people living with Lyme disease, the journey is often laden with enduring years of uncertainty, loss, and isolation often while appearing…