So you’ve just been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Now what? 1. Don’t panic! The amount of doom and gloom about Lyme disease on the internet may make you think you have something worse than anthrax. Just remember that more than half of people who catch Lyme disease recover completely, and even a sizeable proportion of […]
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What to do if you think you might have Lyme disease
If you have just become ill Time is of the essence. Delaying a visit to the doctor can make the difference between full recovery and chronic symptoms, so see the doctor right away if you suspect Lyme disease. 1. If you have been bitten by a tick, tell your doctor the details If you removed […]
Read moreWhat is the Quality Standard for Lyme disease?
New objectives on Lyme care NICE has launched a new project to develop a quality standard that will define areas for quality improvement for Lyme disease care on the NHS, and Caudwell LymeCo’s Chief Executive Veronica Hughes was asked to join the committee as a specialist on Lyme disease. The committee, whose members included doctors, […]
Read moreHow to check for ticks
Caudwell LymeCo was grateful to speak to one of the world’s leading experts on safe tick removal, known as Tick Man Dan. Proof of his expertise is the fact that he has personally removed more than 300 ticks from his own body, and does not have any tick borne diseases! He makes educational and entertaining […]
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