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.
PODCAST: How this former fighter pilot grew through Lyme disease adversity
By Fred Diamond Imagine being one of only 75 women jet pilots in the Air Force and a true American hero, only to have your…
Update on federal funding for Lyme disease and related illness
From the Center for Lyme Action: Congratulations to all Lyme advocates! We are making great progress on Lyme and tick-borne conditions again this year with…
Fletcher says Lyme disease has taken a toll on her body and her voice
The pop singer who goes by the single name “Fletcher” is postponing her world tour to focus on recovering from Lyme disease. She made the…
Coping with POTS in conjunction with chronic Lyme disease
By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio, RawlsMD.com A racing heart, dizziness upon standing, fatigue, nausea, inability to focus. These are some of the hallmark symptoms of postural…
Australian patients call for doctors to recognize Lyme disease
The Project, an Australian TV news show, recently examined the plight of Lyme disease patients in that country. The report opens with the story of…
Why mental health professionals need to know about Lyme disease
By David Aronson, LCSW Venturing out in nature can introduce us to a silent adversary: ticks. These minuscule entities are more than mere irritants. They…
Will Lyme lawsuit against IDSA be revived?
Two years ago, a federal court dismissed Torrey v. IDSA, a lawsuit brought by a group of Lyme patients against the Infectious Diseases Society of…
The Lyme pandemic that the coronavirus uncovered
By Bruce Patterson, MD Enjoying the outdoors can put you in contact with more ticks, and with them greater – and growing – risk of…
Cautionary advice regarding “benzo” drugs for Lyme patients
Benzodiazepines–often called “benzos”–are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®,…
How IEPs can help your child with Lyme in school
By Carolyn Degnan With schools back in session, your child with Lyme disease may need some extra accommodation to get through the school day/week. That…
PODCAST: Jody Hudson, on caring for a child with Lyme disease
By Fred Diamond Having a child suffer with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases can be devastating. Having a child pass away will shift your life…
Which strains of Lyme disease cause the most severe symptoms?
Bay Area Lyme Foundation has announced the results of the most comprehensive whole genome sequencing study of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease…