Print this entry What Are Herxes In Lyme Disease and What Can You Do About Them? Herxes in Lyme disease can be one of the worst aspects of the disease. Herxes can be described as getting a lot sicker in order to get better. What is a Herx? Herx is short for a Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction. It is the inflammatory response in your body that results from Lyme disease bacteria, which are spirochetes, releasing toxins when they die off. It can…
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…
Print this entryLyme disease is a problematic illness because Lyme disease is the most misdiagnosed disease in the world. Lyme is misdiagnosed as a range of other common health problems, and a number of common health problems contribute to the misdiagnosis of Lyme disease. Blood tests for Lyme disease Part of the problem is the blood test for Lyme. People often test positive for Lyme disease, but actually have either Lyme plus a coinfection (second infection) or have a different…
Print this entryTesting for Lyme Disease can be tricky for a number of reasons. Because Lyme starts out with symptoms similar to the flu or other common illnesses, it may take some time to get a correct diagnosis. Up until recently, many mainstream doctors didn’t even believe that Lyme existed. But with more than 100 years of evidence, from the first cases reported in Sweden in 1908, to the growing number in the United States since the 1970s, Lyme is…
Print this entryBeing famous is no protection against Lyme disease. Here are 14 high-profile sufferers. Avril Lavigne Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne is one of the latest in a growing list of celebrities who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and struggled with various symptoms. Her experience was one all too common to those with Lyme-severe symptoms, yet being told by doctors that they were imagining things. She has been outspoken in her discussion of the illness and what a…