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Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology An AI-enabled testing technology with point-of-care potential was shown to be accurate and reliable in UCLA-led study.

A single bite by a nymph or adult female tick has the potential to transmit multiple infections. Doctors who look sometimes find two, three, or even four tick-borne diseases in a single patient.
READ MORE: https://www.lymedisease.org/members/lyme-times/special-issues/coinfection-issue/ticks-transmit-multiple-infections/

Lyme Disease Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances Learn about Lyme disease insomnia and how to manage sleep disturbances. Discover why Lyme causes sleep problems and find remedies to improve sleep quality.

Tick Table | Different Types of Ticks | Tick Borne Illnesses Know your ticks! Find out which ticks are most common in the United States to transmit Lyme and other pathogens to humans. Be tick aware with GLA.

Can you get ticks from pets? - Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH Are pet owners more at risk of being bitten by a tick? Yes, according to a study in the journal Zoonoses Public Health. [1] The risk is significantly higher for both dog and cat owners. Jones and colleagues looked at 2,727 households in three Lyme disease-endemic states. More than half (56.7%) repor...

Labcorp and Quest labs join as industry supporters of LymeX competition Update on Phase 3 of the competition to develop a new diagnostic test for Lyme disease.

We recently put out a survey asking others in our community how long they have struggled with Lyme or another tick-borne disease.

By far, the majority of patients have been coping with symptoms for longer than two years, with some sharing that they have been sick for decades. Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are debilitating and need to be taken seriously by the public and especially the medical community.

We thank everyone who participated in the survey and shared their experiences in the comments 💚

Delving into the neurological effects of Powassan virus The research aims to better understand how POWV enters into the brain of its host and why it affects the elderly more severely.

A newly discovered pathogen 🦠 in Northern California, similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, has raised concerns among researchers. This emerging rickettsial disease, caused by Rickettsia sp. CA6269, has led to severe illness in those infected. With symptoms like high fever 🌡️, headaches 🤕, and a rash, early diagnosis is crucial but challenging. Learn more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q02M6Bmp0

Lone star ticks becoming more common in Minnesota Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.

Epstein-Barr Virus and Lyme Disease: A Patient's Perspective Understanding the intricate relationship between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Lyme Disease, and how they coexist and impact each other in chronic illness.

“I got called every name you can think of. Sometimes by people who didn’t even know me. Munchausen by proxy. Attention seeking. Demon possessed. I was emotionally destroyed but I kept fighting, and begging for someone to actually help her. Until finally a doctor outside the hospital system took us seriously. Started treating her with antibiotics and antifungals. Pippa got immediately better...

…My ultimate prayer is that enough doctors would listen to our story and stories like ours, to change the medical world, so that Lyme would literally get the treatment it deserves.”

Kelly Daspit, Pippa’s mother reflects on their battle with undiagnosed

Kelly tells her story here : https://bit.ly/3WWswVX

She uses these treatments for late-stage neurological Lyme disease. Read her comments here: https://www.lymedisease.org/bop-public-comments-kaitlyn/

Pat Smith, indefatigable Lyme advocate, has passed away. To say she was a powerful force for good in the Lyme disease community is an understatement. https://www.lymedisease.org/pat-smith-indefatigable-obit/

Choosing the “Right” Herbs for Chronic Lyme - Project Lyme All herbs have antimicrobial properties, but some have stronger antimicrobial properties than others. It depends on the microbe stress in the plant’s natural environment. The greater the microbe stress, the stronger the antimicrobial properties. While there are many herbs and medicinal mushrooms t...

🕷️Tick season is coming!

Bookmark our website for:
✋ Prevention: https://lymedisease.org.au/lyme-disease/ticks-and-prevention/

⛑️ Tick bite first aid: https://lymedisease.org.au/lyme-disease/tick-bite-first-aid-program/

🆘 Quick help and advice: https://lymedisease.org.au/lyme-disease/lyme-quick-help-advice/

📢 ATTENTION MEMBERS OF OUR LYME COMMUNITY 📢

The deadline for LymeLight grant applications is just ONE WEEK away: Friday, August 16th! Act quickly and submit your application. We offer grants to individuals facing financial barriers to accessing medical treatment for .

Our grant recipients are children and young adults up to age 25, based in the US. ☺️ For more information and to apply, visit our website: lymelightfoundation.org/grants

If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to our Grants Coordinator, Kate, at [email protected].

New research explored the relationship between pain and biomarkers in 186 patients with chronic Lyme disease or tick-borne illness before and after antibiotic treatment. Pain levels significantly decreased after treatment (with median pain scores dropping from 7 to 5), but changes in biomarkers like transferrin, CD4%, and platelets did not directly predict these pain reductions. Age and gender were not found to influence pain levels.

The study suggests the possibility of ongoing infection in some patients with chronic Lyme disease and highlights the need for appropriate antibiotic treatment to relieve their pain, while also acknowledging ongoing debates about the best approach to managing this condition.

Check out the science: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/8/693

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What do "Real Housewives of Invisible Illness" do all day, anyway? | LymeDisease.org By Christina Campbell “I wish I could just stay home and rest.” “But what do you do all day?” “I wish I had all that free time.” The Normals regularly say

WNC grapples with Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever Lyme has become more prevalent in WNC over the last five years, expert says.

We recently put out a survey asking others in the Lyme and tick-borne disease community how much they have had to spend on out-of-pocket expenses that weren’t covered by insurance.

The results are both sobering and not surprising. We urgently need to see a change in how the medical system treats patients with Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses, and other chronic conditions. 💚

Let’s Talk About Testing for Lyme Disease, Part 2 – Blood Tests If you went for a hike and found a tick on your body, you should assume the worst (you got infected) and hope for the best (you dodged a bullet).

Some people think disability leave is just another word for "vacation." https://www.lymedisease.org/real-housewives-of-invisible-illness/

Some starting guidelines to help you choose the right foods while healing from Lyme.. https://www.lymedisease.org/make-healthier-food-choices/

Ticks are spreading into new areas of New York City and bringing dangerous diseases along with them. The NYC Ticks research project, led by Columbia University researchers, which launched in 2017, has found disease-carrying ticks in 70% of the parks they have surveyed across New York City so far this year. Lyme disease is a high risk, but it’s not the only one to be wary of. The researchers identified four species of ticks — blacklegged ticks, Asian longhorned ticks, Lone Star ticks, and American Dog ticks — each carrying different infections.

Learn more about the threat in this Gothamist article: https://gothamist.com/news/tick-uptick-in-nyc-data-shows-pathogen-prone-parasites-in-more-parks

Mom shares warning after 3-year-old son nearly dies from tick bite Jamie Simoson's 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Powassan virus disease.

Understanding the Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (JHR) Dr. Christine Green expalins this complex immune response to antibiotic treatment.

Ticks are tiny! They have four life stages: egg, larva, nymph and adult. In each stage after hatching, they suck blood from animals like mice, squirrels, birds and deer. Then they drop off, enter a dormant period and molt before entering the next stage. At every stage many types of ticks can transmit bacteria, viruses or other pathogens that cause disease in humans and/or animals.
READ MORE: https://www.lymedisease.org/types-of-ticks/

Care for Mothers & Children before and after pregnancy is crucial when dealing with Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
Speak to you doctor about treatment.
LDA Lyme & Pregnancy https://lymediseaseassociation.org/category/lyme-tbd/pregnancy-and-lyme/
Mothers Against Lyme https://mothersagainstlyme.org/

Plymouth resident battled Lyme Disease before competing on NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior' Sara Heesen will compete on Monday's edition of 'American Ninja Warrior.'