Inside Lyme Podcast with Dr. Daniel Cameron
You are listening to a show dedicated to discussing actual cases. Dr. Cameron has been treating adolescents and adults with Lyme disease and related tick-borne infections for more than 30 years. The advice given is general and not intended as specific advice as to any particular patient. If you require specific advice, you will need to seek that advice from an experienced professional.
Episodes
103 episodes
Overwhelmed with PANS and Lyme disease
Lyme and PANS: A Critical Connection in TeenagersAt just 16, my patient found herself facing a complex and overwhelming set of symptoms. What began as ordinary teenage stress evolved into something far more debilitating—raging out...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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3:17
Strategies for Preventing Chronic Lyme Disease
Chronic Lyme disease, characterized by persistent symptoms that can linger for months or even years, is a growing concern for both patients and healthcare providers. Traditionally, Lyme disease has been seen as a straightforward infection—diagn...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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6:05
The likely reason for relapse is failure to eradicate the spirochete
The likely reason for relapse is failure to eradicate the spirochete completely with a two-week course of intravenous ceftriaxone therapy,” wrote Drs. Logigian, Kaplan, and Steere in their seminal 1990 paper on chronic neurologic Lyme disease. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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4:42
My patient is better after early aggressive treatment for Lyme disease
My patient recovered from her chronic illness after receiving early aggressive treatment, a result that underscores the importance of this approach in managing Lyme disease. Chronic illness resulting from Lyme disease is one ...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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3:28
I take an “early aggressive” treatment approach to Lyme disease
When I first began treating Lyme disease, I adopted an “escalation” approach. This method involved starting with a standard course of doxycycline, typically lasting a month, and then observing how the patient responded. If the symptoms persiste...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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8:04
Exploring Treatment Options for Lyme Disease
The treatment landscape for Lyme disease has undergone significant evolution over the years, offering a wider array of options to manage this multifaceted illness. When I first began treating Lyme disease in 1987, the primary antibiotic prescri...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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8:04
My evolving Lyme disease practice
Since opening my Lyme disease practice in 1987, I’ve witnessed significant changes in how we diagnose and treat this complex illness. Early on, I prescribed doxycycline for Lyme disease and Ehrlichia. However, my first three patients in 1987 di...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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4:05
My patient had not heard of chronic Lyme disease conditions
My patient’s understanding of Lyme disease and its complexities was incomplete. Although he was familiar with nymphal ticks, he lacked awareness about adult ticks, which also play a crucial role in transmitting Lyme disease. He knew about the B...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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2:27
top tips to prevent Lyme disease
Preventing Chronic Lyme Disease: Insights from 37 Years of ExperienceAs a Lyme disease expert, preventing chronic illness associated with Lyme disease has been a primary focus of my practice for the past 37 years. Despite early in...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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5:13
My patient was reluctant to question his doctor about Lyme disease
My patient took a "bury-your-head-in-the-sand" viewpoint toward Lyme disease, which did not help him. He had been ill for over two years, suffering from severe fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, headaches, poor concentration, irritability, neck pa...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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4:00
My top treatment approaches for Lyme disease
Unfortunately, there simply isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol for patients infected with Lyme disease and/or co-infections. This is why it's critical for physicians treating Lyme disease to invest time with patients, thoroughly under...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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4:25
My Lyme disease patient was afraid of seeking treatment for Lyme disease
My Lyme disease patient was afraid of seeking treatment for Lyme disease. She was not alone. She is not alone. I will explore the stigma surrounding Lyme disease, the impact on patients, and treatments. One of the main hurdles is the fear of th...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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4:22
Top Causes of Treatment Delay
Welcome! Today, we're discussing the top causes of treatment delays for Lyme disease that I've encountered in my practice." Case Study: An 18-Month Struggle One of my patients was ill for 18 months. She had...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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3:57
My approach to testing for Tick-borne infection
What is a common-sense approach to testing for Tick-borne infection. I focus on the most common infections that I see a Lyme disease infection. I order a Lyme disease test as well as test for infections like Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Babesia...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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3:46
Top ten Lyme disease symptoms in my practice
Welcome! Today, we'll explore the top ten symptoms of Lyme disease that I've encountered in my practice, highlighting the case of a patient who experienced them. Case Study: A 34-Year-Old Man's Journey He w...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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3:34
Unexpected Lyme Disease Presentations
Welcome! Today, we’re discussing the unexpected and unusual presentations of Lyme disease that I've encountered in my practice.Case Study: Unexplained Foot Pain One of my patients experienced severe foot pai...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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3:35
Can One Dose of Doxycycline Prevent Lyme Disease After a Tick Bite?
Welcome! Today, we're discussing my concerns with a single dose of doxycycline for a tick bite. Case Study: Ineffective Prophylactic Treatment I had a patient who took a single 200 mg dose of doxycycline within 24 hours ...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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3:38
Milestones in Lyme Disease Research and Treatment
Welcome! Today, we’re exploring the key milestones in Lyme disease research and treatment.I had a 57-year-old patient who remained chronically ill after being diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. He didn't realize that a persistent ti...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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3:42
Treating Babesia and Lyme Disease
Welcome! Today, we're discussing the treatment of Babesia and Lyme disease, focusing on real patient experiences and effective treatment strategies.I had a patient who remained chronically ill six months after treating for Lyme disease. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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4:14
Have you considered a persistent tick-borne infection?
Persistent Tick-Borne InfectionA patient came to me with Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) after completing a four-week course of treatment for Lyme disease. Despite the treatment, she continued to suffer from headaches, fatig...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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3:11
Stay Alert: Babesia Transmission & Awareness
Case Study 1: Missed Co-InfectionI had a patient who didn't get better after a month of doxycycline for Lyme disease. Six months later, she was still sick. It turned out that the deer tick bite also transmitted Babesia, a co-infection. A...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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3:44
A common-sense approach to the dosage of antibiotics for Lyme disease.
I had a patient who was quite reluctant to consider antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease after being unabIe to tolerate his initial treatment. He was able to tolerate treatment by starting. with a lower dose of antibiotics....
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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3:38
Lyme disease and your dog
Lyme Disease and Your DogWelcome to our educational series on Lyme disease. Today, we'll discuss how to protect yourself and your loved ones, including your pets, from tick-borne diseases.Let's start with a story. One of my patien...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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3:54
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