Lyme Blog Posts
A new “stolen generation” –this time due to Lyme disease?
Every May 26, Australia observes “National Sorry Day,” a commemoration of the country’s mistreatment of Aborigines. It began 20 years ago, as a day of…
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….
TBD Working Group’s May 10 meeting, in tweets
The Tick-Borne Disease Working Group held its fourth meeting via webcast. Our Lonnie Marcum live-tweeted the day’s proceedings. Move the scroll bar to view her…
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…
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…
Pfeiffer tells us what most journalists don’t about Lyme disease
By David Michael Conner Mary Beth Pfeiffer’s new book continues to prove her dedication to informing readers about important issues that are too frequently overlooked—in…
Family’s battle with Lyme disease ends in deep tragedy
By Kaethe Mitchell Our two daughters were ill for years and were misdiagnosed by countless specialists. Niki never had a tick bite that we saw…
Step-by-step guide to organizing a fundraising Lymewalk
By Taylor Edwards Lyme disease is prevalent in my community of Sarver, Pennsylvania, with many people impacted by tick bites. Personally, my daughter, mother, and close…
Dr. Christine Green on Lyme biofilms and efflux pumps
Dr. Christine Green, a Lyme-treating physician who serves on the LymeDisease.org board of directors, recently gave a short talk to elaborate on some questions raised…
Hidden costs of Lyme disease are considerable
Health care costs continue to rise in our country, and it is imperative that we address the underlying source(s). This article regarding the hidden costs…
Details on how Lyme spirochetes persist after antibiotics
Lyme disease researcher Monica Embers, PhD, recently joined Robert Herriman, MPH, on Outbreak News This Week Radio Show. They discussed two of Dr. Embers’ published…