Lyme Blog Posts
A breakthrough clue in understanding Lyme arthritis
For many people with Lyme disease, joint pain is one of the most stubborn and debilitating symptoms. Despite antibiotic treatment, inflammation can sometimes linger for…
Is Lyme disease driving your chronic bladder symptoms?
For countless people—especially women—recurrent UTIs, pelvic pain, and bladder discomfort become a frustrating cycle of antibiotics, negative urine cultures, and no real answers. Many are…
PODCAST: Two advocates share the truth behind their long road to healing
By Fred Diamond For people living with Lyme disease, the journey is often laden with enduring years of uncertainty, loss, and isolation often while appearing…
The often overlooked link between oral health and Lyme disease
By Terri McCormick Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are often discussed in terms of joints, nerves, and immune dysfunction. One critical area is frequently…
Join Center for Lyme Action’s Virtual Advocacy Day
By the Center for Lyme Action Momentum matters—and right now, the Lyme and tick-borne disease community has it. On the heels of the recent HHS…
Center for Lyme Action names Meghan Bradshaw as new executive director
The Center for Lyme Action has appointed Meghan Bradshaw, MPH, as its new executive director. The move marks a leadership transition for the national advocacy…
In memory of Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, a trailblazer in Lyme pathology
By Terri McCormick The Lyme disease community is deeply grateful for the life and work of Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, MD. Through decades of dedication,…
Dr. Alex Shikhman, physician and advocate for chronic Lyme patients
The Lyme disease community is mourning the loss of Dr. Alex Shikhman, a San Diego–based rheumatologist known for his willingness to treat patients with chronic…
When illness reshapes you: finding strength and spirit through Lyme
By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein When I first learned I had Lyme in April 2024, I went looking for the soul of the issue. As I…
Bridging infection and neuropsychiatric conditions
Join Center for Lyme Action and the National Alliance for PANS/PANDAS Action for a webinar to discuss a new Infection Associated Neuropsychiatric Conditions (IANC) initiative….
RIP Dr. Charles Crist, “the physician people went to when they were out of hope.”
The Lyme disease community is mourning the sudden passing of Dr. Charles Crist, a longtime physician, healer, and advocate for patients with complex chronic illness….
Nicole Malachowski wins national speaking award
Many people in the Lyme disease community know Colonel Nicole Malachowski’s story. They know she is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who lost…