Lyme Blog Posts
Letter to grandparents of a child with PANS/PANDAS
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) are infection-induced autoimmune conditions. . Triggered by such infections as strep, Lyme…
A teenager’s story: Born with Lyme disease, finally on road to recovery
By Elizabeth Hancock My Lyme disease story begins before I was even born. It starts with a nymphal tick, no bigger than the tip of a…
Why are physically sick children labeled as mentally ill?
by Jessie Bedrinana My daughter was nine when symptoms started after a long summer of hiking and camping in Southern and Central California. She was…
How a Pennsylvania Lyme warrior turned his pain into purpose
By Tiffany Salmon If you look at David Slade today, you’ll see a dedicated father, husband, nutritional health coach, Permaculture Farm business owner, and adjunct…
When Lyme disease or other infections cause autism-like symptoms
by Dr. Elena Frid Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically presents in childhood, affecting verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Typically, caretakers notice a problem…
Jesse Ruben’s Battle with Lyme Disease
By Tiffany Salmon Jesse Ruben is a New York-based singer/ songwriter with a popular song called “We Can,” which he wrote after running his very…
Six years after tick bite, its mark–and the illness–still show
By Alyssa Whitlock You see that little spot on my calf? You wouldn’t think that a small bite like this would change someone’s life, turn…
Open letter to the nasty nymphal tick that gave me Lyme disease
Guest blog by Lindsay Penkower Dear Nasty Little Nymph: You are a thief of epic proportions. You have stolen the life I once knew and…
When she was about to give up, Lyme stories gave her hope
By Susan Pogorzelski As an author, I sometimes like to think of my life in terms of words: words written, words spoken, words read. As a…
Single dose of doxy after tick bite only prevents rash—not Lyme disease
The Journal of Emergency Medicine recently published an article entitled “Lyme Disease: Emergency Department Considerations.” The authors recommend using a one-time, single dose of doxycycline…
What link between veterans’ suicides and Lyme disease?
The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is chartered by the United States Congress. The organization provides various kinds of assistance to disabled military veterans and…
Tick attachment times and other Lyme disease myths
Dr. Laurie Radovsky is a family physician in St. Paul, MN. Board-certified in family medicine, she is a member of the Academy of Integrative Health…