lyme disease

We look into all the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease in pets, specifically dogs.

Paresthesia is the medical term for the pins and needles numbing that many experience on occasion. People will often refer to this as their arm or leg having ‘fallen asleep.’ While this sensation most often occurs because of pressure put on a nerve, it is typically temporary and does not require any medical treatment. If […]

You probably know that Lyme disease has very little to do with limes, or any citrus fruit for that matter. You might also know that it’s an inflammatory infection that affects humans and animals, is typically transmitted through tick bites, and can go unnoticed for weeks or even months. When they do emerge, symptoms can […]

Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]

Each year as the weather warms the threat of ticks and Lyme disease resurfaces. To stay safe, learn about the steps you should take if you ever find a tick on your body.

Lyme disease can be a very serious infectious disease that is caused by the bite of a Lyme-carrying tick (which is sometimes too small to easily detect). While the problem is caused by such a small source, the symptoms that result can be huge, and sometimes can lead to an incorrect diagnosis. What can complicate a diagnosis […]