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11/07/2025

Have you seen a tick during this fall season?

11/07/2025

Grieving while living with Lyme disease or chronic illness can trigger flares and setbacks. Learn practical, gentle strategies to support your body, protect your health, and honor your loved one through loss.

11/06/2025

Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is a multisystem infection with diverse ocular manifestations. Although ocular involvement is uncommon, it can include conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, and optic neuropathy. We describe a 61-year-old man who developed bilateral mutton-fat keratic prec...

11/04/2025

Looking for a doctor who will take Morgellons symptoms seriously and treat the underlying infections?

11/04/2025

Justin Timberlake's Lyme disease diagnosis highlights the public's misunderstanding of chronic illnesses and the struggle for validation faced by sufferers.

10/25/2025

Research team seeking Morgellons skin samples

Hi Everyone,

OSU researchers are seeking skin samples from patients with confirmed Morgellons. They prefer the sample to be sent by a physician but will accept from patients as well. This can scabs, skin scrapings or remnants from skin lesions, punch biopsies or any Morgellons skin pathology that’s available. The samples can be collected in a zip lock baggy. No formalin, saline or any other solution is necessary. Please do not apply anything to skin prior to sample collection.

The samples can be mailed to:

Samantha Rice
Forensics, E363
OSU-CHS
1111 W. 17th St.
Tulsa, OK 74107

Thank you in advance for helping to advance Morgellons research!

10/25/2025

. You shouldn’t be worried about your cat getting Lyme disease in the same way you should worry about your dog or yourself, but it’s still good to know what signs and symptoms to look for and how to take care of it if your cat should get Lyme.

Can cats get Lyme disease? Learn about Lyme disease in cats, signs and symptoms of Lyme disease in cats, and how to protect from tick-borne illnesses.

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

Did you know Lyme disease has been linked to psychiatric disorders in children?

In some cases, a Lyme infection can trigger Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
When the immune system responds to Lyme, it can mistakenly attack the brain, leading to symptoms like:

1️⃣Sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive behaviors
2️⃣Anxiety, depression, or mood swings
3️⃣Motor tics or involuntary movements
4️⃣Difficulty with handwriting, coordination, and motor skills

It’s vital to raise awareness about the complex intersection of Lyme disease and PANS/PANDAS to ensure that children are effectively treated.
If your child has been diagnosed with Lyme disease and are noticing sudden psychiatric symptoms, it’s essential to consult a trusted healthcare professional.

Visit the provider search on our website to find an ILADS-approved healthcare professional near you.

10/22/2025

“They tried to tell me it was anxiety.”

Danielle Jonas recently shared that after years of unexplained symptoms — including severe scalp eczema and hair loss — she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. For months, her concerns were brushed aside and attributed to anxiety, until a biopsy confirmed what was really going on.

In her interview with Parents, Danielle described how the inflammation caused by Lyme impacted her scalp and confidence: “The hair loss was very traumatic. I got to a point where I wanted to wear a wig.” Her story highlights a struggle that so many in the Lyme community face — being misdiagnosed, dismissed, or told it’s “all in your head.”

Lyme disease can mimic hundreds of other conditions and often goes undetected for months or even years. Danielle’s openness is helping to shed light on just how complex this illness can be — and why awareness, education, and early testing are critical.

Learn more about Lyme disease, symptoms, and diagnosis at https://hubs.la/Q03PfwB30

10/22/2025

Their whole family has been affected by Lyme. They've started a foundation to help patients pay for much-needed treatment. NELAD-Northeast Lyme and Associated Diseases Resource Foundation https://www.lymedisease.org/dibartonella-family-nelad/