Lyme Blog Posts
“Nine EpiPens in a month.” The burdens of Lyme, AGS, and more.
Cortney McCord delivered the following public comment at the Oct. 25 meeting of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. I’m Cortney McCord, a registered nurse…
When alpha-gal syndrome is NOT related to a tick bite
Typically, alpha-gal syndrome is associated with the bite of a lone star tick, and can result in a life-threatening allergy to red meat. But, according…
Lyme patients still need diagnostics, treatment, & health equity
Holly Ahern delivered the following public comments to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group on October 25. Let me begin by saying thank you to…
After the death of a loved one with Lyme: donating tissue for research
By Kris Newby, Invisible International Donating the tissues of a loved one who dies of Lyme disease is one of the best ways to accelerate…
Seeking to unlock the mysteries of Lyme arthritis
By Richard Harth Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University A nature lover from early childhood, Karie Behm found peace and renewal through hiking and cross-country…
Treatment strategies for long-haul COVID and persistent Lyme disease
By Kris Newby, Invisible International A Dublin-based infectious disease doctor who’s treated both long COVID and chronic Lyme patients shares new research and treatment strategies…
Career success while battling chronic Lyme disease
by Fred Diamond On my Sales Game Changers Podcast, I frequently interview sales and business leaders who achieve rewarding careers while dealing with chronic Lyme…
A deer, a cow, and learning to heal from Lyme disease
by Jamie Bennett What is your health worth to you? If lost, how far would you go to get it back? These are questions I’ve…
Recognizing and treating Lyme disease in young children
By Kris Newby, Invisible International Lyme disease affects children more than any other age group. But the young ones are often difficult to diagnose, especially…
Lyme has taken my income, my hobbies, even my personality at times
Alexandra Logg delivered the following public comments at the July 19 meeting of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. By Alexandra Logg Good morning and…
CDC fails to acknowledge neuropsych symptoms of Lyme and other TBDs
Lyme disease and co-infections can bring on a variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as pain, seizures, and cognitive impairment. Yet, patients often find that their…
In order to prove how sick I am, I had to make myself sicker
By Jamison Hill The last few months have been rough. I have been going through a brutal intake interview for In-Home Supportive Services, which provides…