Lyme Warrior

Education to overcome Lyme Disease

Working with Researchers & Doctors to get you the resources you need to get better, faster.

Did you know over 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease or a related co-infection every year?

We work directly with researchers and doctors to provide you with the latest Lyme news, insights, and guidelines so you can get better, faster.

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  • Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans through an infected tick or other methods.

    Current testing for Lyme Disease ranges between 20%-50% accuracy dependent on the testing method. Because of inaccurate testing,

    Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis. If left untreated or treated ineffectively, Lyme disease can become chronic, systemic, neurological, psychiatric, and cardiological.

    Learn more about Lyme Disease here.

  • Lyme disease may spread to any part of the body and affect any body system. Typically, it affects more than one body system.

    Symptoms may include:

    fatigue

    joint pain

    muscle pain

    sleep issues

    cognitive issues

    depression

    neuropathy

    headaches

    and many other symptoms

    The symptoms of Lyme disease significantly overlap with other serious diseases, such as chronic fatigue, ALS, depression, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

    Learn more about Lyme Disease Symptoms here..

  • These “standard” Lyme tests can give false negatives between 50% and 80% of the time, depending on the study.

    Lyme Disease is a clinical diagnosis.
    Find resources for understanding Lyme Disease Testing & clinical diagnosis here.

  • Co-infections are other types of bacteria and/or infections that have different, but similar traits that are often transmitted in the same tick bite as Lyme Disease.

    Common Co-Infections are:

    Bartonella

    Babesia

    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

    and more.

    Get more details about co-infections here.

  • There is currently no one standard treatment for Lyme Disease.

    Most patients will try a variety of treatments or combinations of treatments before they find solutions.

    Our team has compiled a list of the most successful methods.

    Learn more about Lyme Disease Treatment Here.

  • Yes and no. What an infuriating answer right? The truth is we do not know.

    Currently the CDC says Lyme Disease can be eradicated with antibiotics but as thousands living with chronic Lyme Disease in the US will tell you, this isn’t true.

    So who is right? Research & time will tell. Until then, we want people to get better!

    Learn from some of the individuals in our community and their success stories.

Are you new to Lyme disease and need help?

Visit our resources for patients & caregivers on how to navigate this disease.

Lyme Disease Blog | Information and Education

  • Doxycycline is a powerful antibiotic and is often the first choice in treatment for Lyme. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that Doxycycline may not be an effective treatment for Lyme, and the subject needs more studies. Learn more here..

    Why Doxy Doesn't Always Work
  • Lyme disease is a complicated illness. One of the reasons it's so hard to treat is that it can change its form to hide from the immune system and won't appear in blood tests. Lyme can have different effects on the body depending on its form. Learn more here.

    Different Forms of Lyme
  • Lyme Disease Symptoms can be debilitating and are often dismissed by doctors and even close family members, which can be traumatic to patients. Find out more why and what you can do. Learn more here.

    PTSD and Lyme Disease
  • This letter is a tool for patients to advocate for themselves. By providing information to doctors, this letter aims to bridge the gap between patients and their healthcare providers and promote greater understanding of Lyme disease. Get the letter here.

    Blog about a Letter for Practitioners
  • With Lyme disease it is common that every patient experiences different symptoms. That’s one of many reasons it can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis. This variety of symptoms can present their own challenges for your treatment and quality of life. Learn more here.

    Blog about Neurological Symptoms in Lyme Patients

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