LymeWars Library
How Do You Know What To Do Next In Lyme Recovery?
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting Lyme advice? Learn a simple framework to decide what to do next in your Lyme recovery and stop second-guessing every step.
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Will I Ever Recover from Lyme Disease? Here's What I've Learned After 10 Years
Will I Ever Recover from Lyme Disease? Here's What I've Learned After 10 Years
One of the most heartbreaking que...
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Can Lyme Disease Cause Heart Palpitations?
Can Lyme disease cause heart palpitations? Learn how Lyme carditis, dysautonomia, inflammation, and other factors may contribute to a racing, pounding, or irregular heartbeat—and when heart symptoms require prompt medical evaluation.
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Can Lyme Disease Cause Anxiety? What We Know So Far
Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms reported by people with Lyme disease. Learn why it may happen, what researchers know so far, and what can help.
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What Is MCAS? (And Why So Many People With Lyme Are Talking About It)
MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) has become a common topic in the Lyme disease community, but what is it really? Learn how mast cells work, why MCAS may overlap with Lyme disease, common symptoms, potential triggers, how it's diagnosed, and what current research says about the connection.
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Does the Sun Make Lyme Disease Worse?
Wondering why just a few minutes in the sun can leave you exhausted, dizzy, or overwhelmed by brain fog? Learn the most common reasons people with Lyme disease may become sensitive to heat and sunlight, including dysautonomia, medication photosensitivity, mast cell activation, and nervous system dysfunction. Plus, discover practical tips to help reduce symptom flares while safely spending more time outdoors.
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5 Things Every Lyme Disease Recovery Story Has in Common
Discover the five patterns shared by real Lyme disease recovery stories. Learn why recovery isn't linear, why consistency matters, and the habits that help people gradually regain their health and their lives.
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Why Exercise Keeps Making Your Lyme Disease Worse (And What To Do Instead)
Does exercise leave you feeling worse the next day? If you have Lyme disease, you're not alone. Learn why so many people get stuck in the boom-and-bust cycle, why traditional fitness advice often doesn't work during Lyme recovery, and how to rebuild strength with a safer, more sustainable approach to movement.
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What Real Lyme Disease Recovery Looks Like: 2 Inspiring Success Stories
Real Lyme disease recovery rarely happens overnight. In this post, Ryan shares two real Lyme recovery stories and the common pattern they reveal: gradual progress, consistency, daily habits, and giving the body enough time to heal.
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10 Years of Lyme Disease Research in 12 Minutes: The 3 Biggest Lessons I Learned
After 10 years of studying Lyme disease, recovering my own health, and talking with thousands of people in the Lyme community, these are the three biggest lessons I wish every patient understood about tick bites, diagnosis, and real recovery.
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Why Do Lyme Symptoms Come and Go? Understanding Lyme Flares and Recovery
One of the most frustrating parts of Lyme disease is feeling better one day and worse the next. Learn why Lyme symptoms fluctuate, what can trigger a flare, and how to recognize real progress during recovery.
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Will You Ever Be Able to Eat Normally Again After Lyme Disease?
Wondering if you'll ever be able to eat normally again after Lyme disease? Learn how nutrition, food sensitivities, elimination diets, and fasting fit into recovery—and why the ultimate goal isn't lifelong restriction, but building a healthier, more resilient body.
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