Lyme Blog Posts
Some thoughts about 30 years of misdiagnosed Lyme disease
Kat Garza is what’s known in the industry as a “mature model”–pretty much any model over the age of 30. One look at her photos…
“Hijacked by Lyme”: Quebec coroner calls for inquiry into suicide
The death by suicide of a young woman battling Lyme disease garnered international attention recently after her father—a prominent Canadian businessman—shared the news on LinkedIn….
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…
Upcoming screenings of Lyme documentary “The Quiet Epidemic”
Do you remember the story of then-12-year-old Julia Bruzzese? The young Lyme sufferer was in a wheelchair, amidst the throngs of people greeting Pope Francis…
Using genetic sequencing to diagnose acute Lyme disease
When Lyme disease isn’t diagnosed promptly, patients miss out on the chance for early treatment. This puts them at much higher risk for late-stage Lyme,…
LymeLight Foundation sharpens its focus on congenital Lyme disease
LymeLight Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides treatment grants to children and young adults who have Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Recipients can use…
Åland, a province of Finland, issues stamp highlighting tick research
I must admit that until recently, I’d never heard of Åland. It turns out, the Åland archipelago consists of some 6500 small islands—most of them…
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…
Lyme disease numbers in Ireland are “just the tip of the iceberg”
Health officials in Ireland claim there were only four cases of Lyme disease in their country last year. Dr. Jack Lambert, a professor of infectious…
Conservatorships can trap families in a web of conflicting interests
Deborah Findley’s son, Andrew, grew up with serious health problems, including autism, Lyme disease, and other conditions. Now 21, he is severely disabled and requires…
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…