Lyme Blog Posts
Yale researcher seeks biomarkers for long COVID, chronic Lyme, and ME/CFS
by Julia Chianelli, Yale School of Medicine On January 5, 2023, Anna (a pseudonym to protect her family’s privacy) got up early in the morning,…
PODCAST: After this doctor got Lyme, he devoted his practice to it
By Fred Diamond I was not aware of the term “Lyme Literate Medical Doctor” (LLMD) when I began research for my book Love, Hope, Lyme:…
What it takes to treat mold and mycotoxin illness
Mycotoxins are poisonous compounds produced by fungi or mold. Many patients with Lyme disease find they also have a problem with mycotoxins. By Nicola Ducharme,…
Her journal shows how teen found her way through chronic Lyme disease
By Rachel Leland I was thirteen years old when I wrote my very first journal entry on May 1, 2005. I was in the seventh…
PODCAST: When multiple members of your family have Lyme disease
By Fred Diamond It’s hard enough managing your own or just your child’s persistent Lyme symptoms, but what do you do when multiple people in…
Finding happiness even when you’re chronically ill
By Mark Rego, MD In my years of psychiatric practice and my following years of illness, one problem has appeared unsolvable. How does someone who…
PODCAST: The thorny issue of diagnosing tick-borne diseases
Diagnosing tick-borne disease is one of the toughest issues facing our community today. In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp podcast, interviewers Rich Johannesen…
Why some people with Lyme disease don’t test positive for it
By Nancy Dougherty The immune response in Lyme disease has been described as dysregulated or maladjusted. This is supported in part by the fact that…
“The Lyme Boss” embraces holistic approach to healing
by Heather Gray, aka “The Lyme Boss” I entered this world with a unique set of challenges that would set the course for my lifelong…
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…
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…
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…












