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.
A mother and son’s 9-year roller coaster ride with neuro-Lyme
by Rebecca Zelis It has been nine years since a diagnosis, and over a decade since a tick-borne disease inflicted itself on my son’s brain….
LYME SCI: Infected ticks in California? It’s complicated.
Last week, I posted the verbal comments I made to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. At the same time, I also submitted written comments,…
TOUCHED BY LYME: “Rehashing” LYMErix vaccine? Yes, let’s do that
Many in the Lyme community have followed the proceedings of the federal Tick-Borne Diseases Working Group closely. As I watched the webcast of the May…
Important background on Lyme vaccine controversy
Editor’s note: The topic of a Lyme vaccine has raised some controversy surrounding the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, which meets this week in Washington DC….
LYME SCI: We need better testing and we need it now
My recent request to deliver verbal comments to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group on May 10 was granted. Here’s what I said: Good afternoon….
How Lyme disease takes a toll on children’s schooling
By Sandra Berenbaum Lyme disease can drastically impact a child’s education. One of the biggest problems involves sleep—both too much and too little. Some children…
TOUCHED BY LYME: New CDC stance on Lyme disease?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made big news this week by announcing that illnesses from mosquito, tick and flea bites have more than…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: 10 years after Under Our Skin, and the rise of patients as research partners
On the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking Lyme documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, I spoke with the film’s director, Andy Abrahams Wilson. We reflected on the…
12 things you can do for Lyme Awareness Month
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a chance for Lyme patients, activists and educators to spread information on how to prevent Lyme and tick-borne…
Here’s my remedy for Lyme-related insomnia
By Shona Curley I have had Lyme disease since 2014. I am slowly recovering, and a few weeks ago I decided I could handle an…
LYME SCI: What to eat when you’re allergic to everything?
What are you going to do, when everything your child eats makes her sick? As I’ve explained in my earlier posts about mast cell activation…
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…