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…
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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…
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Why are physically sick children labeled as mentally ill?
by Jessie Bedrinana My daughter was nine when symptoms started after a long summer of…
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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,…
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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…
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Jesse Ruben’s Battle with Lyme Disease
By Tiffany Salmon Jesse Ruben is a New York-based singer/ songwriter with a popular song…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.”…
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