Print this entryLyme disease currently affects about 3 million people known to have it in the US, with more than 300,000 new cases per year. 80% of the US population could have this several bacterium in their bodies. Lyme disease can be tricky to diagnose because it has many symptoms in common with a wide range of health issues. In fact it is said to have its Spirochete bacteria in 300 different diseases. Wow! Lyme and ticks Lyme is a…
Print this entryFirst off – I am not a doctor! I am not allowed to give medical advice. Taylore and I both had Lyme’s disease and we got over it. I wrote a book to help others have some insight into this crazy disease titled, Lyme Disease Non-medical Diagnosis and Treatment (yes, I wasted 500+ dollars getting diagnosed before we treated ourselves for about $50.00). First of all, let’s talk about ticks. What do ticks really have to do with…
Print this entryThe Importance of Early Detection for Effective Treatment Early detection is essential for effective treatment of Lyme disease. The trouble is that only about 70% to 80% of those who contract it show the telltale bulls eye rash that can distinguish Lyme from other medical conditions. Early stage Lyme disease Early stage Lyme presents some diagnostic difficulties because of many of its symptoms are similar to common illnesses such as the flu, aches and pains, tiredness from overexertion,…
Print this entryUp until recently, Lyme disease was assumed to be caused by only a few strains of a particular bacteria. But in 2016, new research brought to light the fact that there are actually several pathogens that could be responsible for Lyme disease. What You Need to Know About the Various Bacteria That Cause Lyme Disease Let’s look at each one, and how common it is. Borrelia burgdorferi Borrelia burgdorferi is the most common cause of Lyme in the…
Print this entry Lyme Disease Myths and Misconceptions There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about Lyme disease. This is because until recently many doctors actually doubted the condition even existed, despite more than 100 years of documented cases worldwide, and 40 years of medical history in the US. CDC is under reporting the cases of sickness by this bacteria — the Spirochete. Not every doctor is Lyme-savvy, so if you think you have Lyme disease, it is important…