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
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Intravenous Antibiotics for Lyme: Pros, Cons, a...
by Jennifer Crystal Has your doctor recommended you get a PICC line to treat your Lyme disease? Here are the pros and cons of IV antibiotics for Lyme. When diagnosed right away, many cases of …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] Do you usually feel a tick bite? …More
The need for an alternative to current antibody...
by Timothy J. Sellati, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Global Lyme Alliance An early and accurate test result is critical to effectively treat most diseases. Especially Lyme disease. The earlier one is diagnosed and treated, the …More
Cooling Off When Swimming Isn’t an Option
by Jennifer Crystal Heat can take a toll when living with Lyme disease Summer is usually a time for celebration, relaxation, and fun in the sun, but 2020 presents special challenges. Due to the pandemic …More
Corona With a Twist of Lyme: Part 4
by Jennifer Crystal As many of you know from my previous blog posts and my webinar with Daniel Cameron, M.D., I got sick with COVID-19 in mid-March. I have charted my progress with in Corona With …More
I Found a Tick on Me, Now What?
It’s important to follow these simple tips when you find a tick on you, whether it’s attached or unattached After months of mandatory quarantines and shutdowns, you’ve no doubt happily ventured outdoors by now …More
Differentiating Between Babesia and COVID-19 Ai...
by Jennifer Crystal Air hunger is a symptom of both COVID-19 and the tick-borne illness babesia. Let me tell you about my own experience with both. During my April 2020 webinar on Lyme and COVID-19 …More
We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
by Jennifer Crystal It’s finally Summer! The heat has arrived, the sun is out, and everyone wants to be outside. Before we begin to romp too freely in the great outdoors, however, we have to …More
