Dr. Elena Frid discusses neurological Lyme symptoms.
The bacteria that cause Lyme disease appear to hide out in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, but one that is not strong enough to rout the infection, report researchers.
English: Erythematous rash in the pattern of a “bull’s-eye” from Lyme disease (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), the primary vector for Lyme disease in the central and eastern United States. (And elsewhere, too. Uploader) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A newly identified disease spread by deer ticks may be among one [...]
All my adult life, it turns out, while I've been fearing HIV -- as much because of stigma as because of the actual life effects -- I've had another infectious disease that is much more mysterious to this day.
"There are a lot more physical symptoms of Lyme disease than people think."
Since Lyme disease was first identified in the late 1970s, it has become the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the country. Journalist Michael Specter talks about his New Yorker article on the disease and its controversial history.
Norwood-based Imugen Inc., a clinical laboratory specializing in specimen testing of tick-borne disease, has launched a new blood test designed to detect the presence of the deer tick-borne bacteria, Borrelia miyamotoi.
Your brain fog may be a symptom of Lyme disease. Recent science speculates that it may have been with us since the dawn of time and mimics over 300 illnesses.
Study finds that 50% of Lyme disease patients reported having hyperosmia, a heightened sense of smell.
You may have heard of lists like “20 things you don’t know about me” making the rounds of social networking sites like Facebook. Here’s a new twist, sponsored by the organizers of “Invisible Illness Awareness Week” (September 14-20, 2009). It’s a creative way to share your story, help spread the word about Lyme disease…and maybe even win a prize.
New Lyme Disease Study Reveals Strong Reporting Bias
If you have Lyme disease, MS , ALS , Parkinson's, Autism, and many other chronic illnesses...you have ammonia accumulating in your brain...
Ren Gill, 25, from Brighton, was first diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, then chronic fatigue syndrome but was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease at a clinic in Brussels.
The following links provide a good overview of different aspects of Lyme disease.
After over twenty years of chronic illness, BetterHealthGuy.com chronicles my journey through and recovery from Lyme Disease, mold illness, and the many issues
"If you have Lyme disease, you will spend all of your money – every last cent – trying to get well."
Lyme disease is known to inhibit the immune system and 20-30% of patients have falsely negative antibody tests. Because the typical Lyme screening tests are so insensitive, a negative test result does not mean you don’t have Lyme.
Liz Schmitz, of the Georgia Lyme Disease Association: Yes, folks, there is indeed Lyme disease in the southern US.
This is the first in what I hope will be a series of “quick bytes” (2-minute videos) of some of the preliminary results we are getting from MyLymeData.
Meningitis, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease each have a striking, but not well-known connection, and that is Lyme disease. This condition has been found to cause many health problems, and scientists are still discovering new connections every year. Kevin Bacon recently said, “Lyme Disease is a truly national epidemic, and a real health crisis.” The American […]
An attorney discusses getting disability benefits for Lyme disease.
Patients with RA who were seronegative for RF or ACPA were more likely also to have symptoms that signal fibromyalgia, a records analysis showed.
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The comments came from the Institute of Medicine, a prestigious US government advisory group. Yesterday it announced five main symptoms as simple criteria for doctors to use in making a diagnosis.
Acid reflux and your menstrual cycle may be connected. Progesterone, a hormone that is higher near your period and during pregnancy, might just be the cause.
Peak US public health body warns of risk from treatments for disease that doesn’t exist. Andrew Masterson reports.
8 natural ways to reduce tick exposure. Garden & landscape strategies for less tick exposure. Nature hacks to improve outside lifestyle.
National Guidelines Clearinghouse removes IDSA Lyme guidelines because they are outdated and not in compliance with current standards.
A tick bug is an arachnid that bite and can transmit diseases, such as Lyme disease, to humans. It’s important to check yourself for ticks to prevent disease.
"1. I hide a lot of my pain, problems and symptoms… because there are just too many."