Ticks are often called dirty needles because of the number of infections they can transmit. While most people may only be concerned about Lyme disease, ticks can transmit many infections at one time. Co-infections are often not considered when a tick bite or infection has been suspected. Unfortunately, most doctors are not even aware that […]
The Essentials of Lyme Disease Protection Webinar
I just finished listening to probably one of the best webinars on The Essentials of Lyme Disease Protection put together by Howard County Lyme Awareness. Kandace Dickover is the founder of the Howard County Lyme Awareness Group and Mr. Bob Oley, who gave this presentation, is a Public Health Consultant and a Lyme and Tick-Borne […]
Don’t Take This For Lyme
Lyme disease can cause devastating symptoms if not caught early. It’s vitally important that you educate yourself beforehand to know what to do if you get bit by a tick and how to treat an early case of Lyme disease. Unfortunately, most doctors do not know the correct protocol for treating an early Lyme infection […]
What Price Will You Pay For Your Health?
What would you pay for great health? What about just good health? Most of us take our health for granted when we feel great and everything is working properly, I know I did even when I was working hard to stay fit and eat right. Americans typically pay a lot of money for health insurance […]
Testing for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease may be one of the most overlooked and misdiagnosed diseases of our time. There are so many reasons for this it may make your head swim. To begin with, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease produce such a multitude of symptoms which mimic a very long list of other diseases & disorders. Check […]
Lyme Links & Resources
Updated 4/17/2023 For your convenience, I’ve put this resource list together so that you can easily find the information needed regarding Lyme Disease. Please understand that websites change and links may not work. If you come across a broken link and email me I can fix it but I do not regularly check these links.
Do You Think I Make a Big Deal About Lyme?
Do you think I make too big a deal about Lyme Disease? When an illness overtakes your body and causes more pain than you’ve ever had in your life. When it takes your memories from you or prevents you from being able to understand simple things, when every step you take feels like you’re trudging […]
Antibiotics for Lyme and What We’re Doing Now
When I was diagnosed 6 years ago I knew nothing about Lyme Disease except that it was something you might get from a tick. Before Lyme I had never bothered to learn about it because quite honestly it didn’t affect me. I suddenly found myself at the mercy of my doctor. I willingly followed her […]
New Lyme Survey Results
On March 9, 2015 the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) announced that it will update it’s Lyme Disease guidelines. The IDSA provided a 30 day window for the public to make comments. LymeNet.org created a patient survey and made it available on March 28, 2015. This survey was for those who have had or […]
Dr. Mom, Ph.D
Not so long ago I read a comment on Facebook that caused me to stop and think. The comment made reference to those who get their Ph.D from Google University. The Internet has been an invaluable source of information for many and has opened the door to learning anything you want. Personally, it’s helped me […]
