It’s cold, flu, and COVID season. Below is a patient-doctor Q&A with tips and info from an MD. Interview by Alex Moresco As a Lyme disease patient that also suffers from Specific Antibody Deficiency (in …More
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My Lyme Disease Is In Remission. How Do I Keep ...
by Jennifer Crystal The first time my doctor said the word “remission” for my late disseminated Lyme disease, I cheered.I’d been in treatment for Lyme and two of its co-infections, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis, for over …More
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help!
by Jennifer Crystal Every few months, Jennifer Crystal devotes a column to answering your questions. Do you have a question for Jennifer? If so, email her at [email protected] Should Lyme patients get the flu vaccine? …More
Living in the Present While Worrying About the ...
by Jennifer Crystal Tips and resources for living in the present during challenging times. As schools resume and cooler weather rolls in, the country is bracing for a possible second wave of COVID-19. The U.S. …More
Breaking Down Lyme Disease and the Blood-Brain ...
by Jennifer Crystal In previous posts, I’ve mentioned the blood-brain barrier and the fact that tick-borne illnesses can cross it and infect the central nervous system. Daniel Cameron, M.D. and I also talked about the …More
What Lyme Patients Can Teach Us About the New N...
by Jennifer Crystal The start of a new school year is usually a time of excitement: new pencils, new books, new teachers and classmates. While there’s always some trepidation for students, teachers, and parents alike, …More
Lyme Arthritis and Inflammation: Shut It Off!
A summary of 3 Lyme arthritis studies and how our immune system can fail to shut off when there’s an infection. by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Science, GLA Arthritis is one of …More
COVID 19: Am I Immune?
Does a positive antibody test mean a person is immune and safe from spreading the virus? by Robert Kobre, Chairman, Global Lyme Alliance The Global Lyme Alliance (“GLA”) has acquired an expertise in antibodies and …More
Have You Heard of the Tick-Borne Disease Babesi...
by Jennifer Crystal Lyme disease isn’t the only illness you can get from a tick bite Babesiosis, a tick-borne infection caused by the parasite Babesia (most commonly, Babesia microti, though there are other species like …More
