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.
BOOK REVIEW: “Why Can’t I get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease”
Dr. Richard Horowitz’s new book looks at pain, fatigue, memory and concentration problems, sleep disorders and much much more.
TOUCHED BY LYME: Hip hop artist channels Lyme journey into rap song
“Revolt” performed at Oct. 5’s Lyme protest in San Francisco.
TOUCHED BY LYME: Re-cap of San Francisco IDSA protest
How a fire alarm, a message truck, a couple hundred folks with signs and stories, and a “Lyme rapper” came together at the IDSA annual…
Why is this message truck circling San Francisco’s Moscone Center?
To draw attention to the Lyme denialists of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, convening this week in SF.
TOUCHED BY LYME: What's your sign's message to IDSA?
If you’re joining us at the IDSA Lyme protest in San Francisco on Oct. 5, what message would you like to convey?
Teen's death a wake-up call for Lyme disease?
Official says: “We are sure that he had the infection (Lyme) — what role it played in his death is still being investigated.”
TOUCHED BY LYME: When “Lyme Loonies” is a badge of honor
Cartoonist/Lyme warrior David Skidmore develops a line of cartoons to document the trials and tribulations of Lyme treatment.
Protesting IDSA’s “Lyme denialism” in San Francisco, Oct. 5
Press release: Lyme survivors and advocates will demonstrate outside the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s annual conference. Moscone Center South, 747 Howard St.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Survey says most physicians don’t follow IDSA Lyme guidelines
The CDC thinks that’s a problem that needs to be fixed.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: CDC outreach to Lyme community—true patient engagement or tokenism?
The CDC has shown a willingness to talk to Lyme patient advocates lately. Is that a breakthrough, or not?
TOUCHED BY LYME: Hiking the Appalachian Trail for Lyme awareness
After grueling treatment for Lyme disease, Logan McCulloch made a surprising choice.
HARD SCIENCE ON LYME: Ticks can transmit infection the first day
A new article has resurrected the old myth about disease transmission being impossible before a certain time after the tick bites. In the New Haven…