Lyme Blog Posts
LYME SCI: Lyme spirochetes in an autopsied brain (despite treatment)
An important new study from Tulane University found Lyme bacteria in autopsied brain tissue of a woman who had been aggressively treated with antibiotics. “These…
Latest issue of LYME TIMES looks at CDC’s undercounting of Lyme disease
The CDC recently increased its estimate of annual cases of Lyme disease in the United States, from 300,000 to 476,000. However, a close look at…
She wrote “Lyme Disease, Ticks and You” to help people help themselves
By Shelley Ball, PhD. In the spring of 2019, I discovered a fully engorged tick on my back. Alarmed and distressed, I headed to my…
Can Lyme disease and Bartonella trigger eating disorders?
by Daniel A. Kinderlehrer MD There are quite a few reviews in the medical literature documenting the neuropsychiatric conditions associated with Lyme disease, and most…
TOUCHED BY LYME: “Main St. Living” spreads the word about Lyme disease
“Main St. Living” is a TV program shown nationally on the YurView network, which is owned by Cox Media. I was invited to appear on…
Study illustrates strong links between Morgellons and Lyme disease
A study published in the prestigious journal Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology illustrates the link between Lyme disease and the mysterious skin condition called Morgellons…
TOUCHED BY LYME: “The Red Ring” takes a global look at Lyme disease
In 2011, Finnish filmmaker Joonas Berghäll was living his dream, making films about important topics. He went to Kenya to direct a documentary about women’s…
COVID Vaccination Side Effects – Lyme patients similar to general population
About a third of Lyme patients participating in MyLymeData’s COVID-19 Vaccine Survey said they have been vaccinated. MyLymeData participants reported slighter lower rates of COVID…
Why We need Patient-Partnered Research
Lorraine Johnson, CEO of LymeDisease.org presentation about what we need to do as a community to accelerate the pace of Lyme disease research and why…
Did untreated Bartonella steal her eyesight? At 91, she still wonders.
By Mimi Winer Starting on my 32nd birthday in April 1962, I experienced flu-like symptoms accompanied by sudden onset of bilateral disturbed vision. Over the…
TOUCHED BY LYME: “A very funny play about Lyme disease”
How humorous can a person be when talking about tick-borne illness? Now’s our chance to find out! On Thursday, May 6, there will be a…
Lyme patients vaccinated for COVID have similar side effects to general population
by Melissa Wright Director of Patient Outreach for MyLymeData About a third of Lyme patients participating in MyLymeData’s COVID-19 Vaccine Survey said they have been…