Lyme Blog Posts
Growing a successful career while coping with chronic Lyme
By Fred Diamond On my Sales Game Changers Podcast, I frequently interview people who have successful careers while battling chronic illness such as Lyme disease….
What’s preventing your recovery from Lyme disease?
By Todd Maderis, ND As we begin a new year, I have spent time reflecting on what is preventing many people with complex chronic illnesses,…
Kids are losing their childhoods to Lyme and other TBD
My name is Olivia Goodreau. I am the founder of the LivLyme Foundation, and inventor of the free global app TickTracker and my new free…
NIH and CDC should dismantle barriers to proper Lyme treatment
Mira Shapiro gave the following public comment at the November 21 meeting of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Thank you for the opportunity to…
Infected during basic training, vet urges “real” funding for Lyme disease
Paul Owen gave the following public comments to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group on November 21, 2022. Thank you for having me today and…
Crafting a career in the face of chronic illness
By Fred Diamond Being successful in any career when you have a chronic illness, such as Lyme disease, is a challenge. Performing at a high…
Swamp boy: A story about Bartonella and mental illness
By Kris Newby “Swamp Boy” tells the tale of a bright 14-year-old boy who suddenly hears demonic voices and experiences sudden-onset psychosis. He thinks he’s…
“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…