Focus – Opinions and Features

By Richard Wilson Are you familiar with the phrase a Doolally of Doctors? It’s a medical version of the Madness of Crowds, which is when a lot of people go collectively nuts. Like the dot.com stock bubble or a dangerous TikTok craze. OK, I just made it up, but it trips nicely off... Read More »

By Fred Diamond When I was writing my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” I met many people who were remarkable advocates for Lyme disease awareness. I also was heartened to see how many of them came... Read More »

By Crystal A. Frost, PhD On November 6-7, the California Board of Pharmacy (BOP) is expected to vote to restrict access to safe and critical Category 1 substances like glutathione, NAD+ and methylcobalamin (the active and most bioavailable form of vitamin B12). These treatments... Read More »

By Phyllis Mervine I was on Zoom a few weeks ago at the Celebration of Life service for Pat Smith, longtime president of the Lyme Disease Association and veteran of the Lyme Wars who died in August. The quiet gathering of family, old friends and colleagues was a contrast to the... Read More »

By Nancy Dougherty Illness invalidation by medical professionals—sometimes called “gaslighting”—is an underappreciated and understudied problem in Lyme disease. Many Lyme disease patients complain not only of fighting to recover their health but also of fighting to be believed by... Read More »

By Bill Rawls, MD Nearly 20 years ago, my life was completely disrupted by chronic Lyme disease. After multiple courses of antibiotics made me worse instead of better, I turned to herbal therapy. By using herbs as my primary form of treatment, I was able to completely transform... Read More »

by Crystal A. Frost, PhD Sign the “Stop the BOP” petition here. The upcoming California Board of Pharmacy (BOP) meeting on September 12 presents an important opportunity for public participation, especially for those with chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease. Public comment is... Read More »

By Fred Diamond When I was researching my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” I was saddened to learn how difficult it could be for chronic Lyme survivors to have a successful career while managing... Read More »

Sign the “Stop the BOP” petition here. by Crystal A. Frost The daily life of a Lyme warrior can be unpredictable and terrifying—whether it’s managing debilitating symptoms or navigating a healthcare system that rarely understands our needs. So when my doctor told me... Read More »