LymeSci Blog
Lonnie Marcum
is a Physical Therapist, with a dual degree in health administration and physical therapy. She has a passion for helping people heal from illness and injury by treating the whole body. She became active in the Lyme community after her daughter was diagnosed with tick-borne diseases in 2013. She now devotes much time to learning about Lyme and related conditions, and sharing that knowledge via social media. In addition, she has served as a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group: Tick Biology, Ecology, Control Subcommittee. Her blog, LymeSci, seeks to help patients understand the science of tick-borne diseases and new developments in research.
Infection found in treated patients with persistent Lyme symptoms
Press release from Union Square Medical Associates, April 17, 2018: A study by an international team of researchers has found persistent infection despite antibiotic therapy…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Why you should read (and review) the new Lyme book
Investigative journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer started crisscrossing the US this week, promoting her new book “Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change.” It’s an important…
Congress acts to improve CDC and NIH Lyme disease programs
The following article is submitted by Bruce Fries, of the Patient Centered Care Advocacy Group: Congress has stepped up efforts to improve the federal government’s response…
Pfeiffer tells us what most journalists don’t about Lyme disease
By David Michael Conner Mary Beth Pfeiffer’s new book continues to prove her dedication to informing readers about important issues that are too frequently overlooked—in…
Family’s battle with Lyme disease ends in deep tragedy
By Kaethe Mitchell Our two daughters were ill for years and were misdiagnosed by countless specialists. Niki never had a tick bite that we saw…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Pfeiffer electrifies at MyLymeData2018…and online
Investigative journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer speaks in quiet, steady, well-modulated tones. But her message packs a powerful punch. It is at once riveting, deeply moving,…
How Lyme bacteria can outsmart the human immune system
Press release from University of Maryland: A University of Maryland (UMD) researcher has uncovered a mechanism by which the bacteria that causes Lyme disease persists…
LYME SCI: More about healing from mast cell activation syndrome
This is part three of a series on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) triggered by Lyme and co-infections. Part one is an introduction to MCAS…
Step-by-step guide to organizing a fundraising Lymewalk
By Taylor Edwards Lyme disease is prevalent in my community of Sarver, Pennsylvania, with many people impacted by tick bites. Personally, my daughter, mother, and close…
Dr. Christine Green on Lyme biofilms and efflux pumps
Dr. Christine Green, a Lyme-treating physician who serves on the LymeDisease.org board of directors, recently gave a short talk to elaborate on some questions raised…
LYME SCI: The agony of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
In the winter of 2016, my 17-year-old daughter was dying. She had severe allergic reactions every day, was in constant pain, and was losing weight…
Hidden costs of Lyme disease are considerable
Health care costs continue to rise in our country, and it is imperative that we address the underlying source(s). This article regarding the hidden costs…