Lyme disease – Caudwell LymeCo Charity

Claims that “most Britons who think they have Lyme disease actually suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome” further prove the need for accurate testing

October 10, 2019

Yesterday, Science Media Centre held a briefing for scientists and journalists to discuss the state of the evidence on the number of UK Lyme disease cases, and the controversy around the tests and diagnosis. The meeting was instigated following concerns around the accuracy of the study published back in July that found cases of Lyme … More Claims that “most Britons who think they have Lyme disease actually suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome” further prove the need for accurate testing

What you wish people knew about Lyme disease

September 16, 2019

There can be a lot of misunderstanding around Lyme disease – such as what it is, and how it affects people, both in the short and long term. We recently asked our social media followers what they wish other people knew about Lyme disease, and we got a wide range of responses. Some wished for … More What you wish people knew about Lyme disease

Reactions to the BMJ Open study on Lyme disease – and what’s next?

August 7, 2019

It’s now been one week since the BMJ Open published a study based on the records from a GP medical database of 8.4 million people from between 2001 and 2012, that ultimately suggested a much higher number of annual cases of Lyme disease than in previous estimates. It’s likely that you saw the news and … More Reactions to the BMJ Open study on Lyme disease – and what’s next?

NICE Quality Standard for Lyme disease now published

July 11, 2019

The NICE Quality Standard for Lyme disease was published yesterday (10th July 2019). The quality standard covers diagnosing and managing Lyme disease in people of all ages. It also includes raising public awareness about prevention. It aims to work alongside the NICE Guideline for Lyme disease, helping to improve care of Lyme patients and increase … More NICE Quality Standard for Lyme disease now published

Living with Lyme disease…….and I’M FINE!

July 3, 2019

For this week’s blog feature, we’re sharing the story of Lyme patient Tracy Dopson, who wrote in to the charity with this piece on her experiences, and what she wants others to know. If you’re often asked by friends and family how you are, and you don’t know how to reply, or how to explain … More Living with Lyme disease…….and I’M FINE!

How to look after a child with Lyme disease

June 20, 2019

If your child has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, you may be worried about how long they will remain ill or whether there may be any permanent effects. Most people who catch Lyme disease, and are treated for it promptly, do make a full recovery. This article gives you practical advice on how to look … More How to look after a child with Lyme disease

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What to do if you catch Lyme disease when you’re pregnant

June 3, 2019

Catching any illness when you’re pregnant is frightening. Once you start reading about Lyme disease and finding more stories on the internet, this may ramp up to feeling terrified. Don’t Panic! The most important thing to remember is that treatment exists. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in America has also addressed the … More What to do if you catch Lyme disease when you’re pregnant

Teach your children some tick bite safety

May 22, 2019

Teaching at home Do your children know how to tell a tick from a spider? Do they know which kind of flies drink blood? Do they know how to protect themselves from Britain’s most dangerous parasite? We have downloadable worksheets to teach them how to avoid tick danger, without scaring them off playing outside! There … More Teach your children some tick bite safety

Ten ways to beat the blood suckers when you go camping this summer

May 8, 2019

As it’s Lyme Awareness Month, the weather is improving, and thoughts may be turning to summer holidays, this week’s blog features our top ten tips on how to best protect yourself from ticks whilst camping. Camping holidays are a fantastic way to enjoy our beautiful countryside and bring families or friends together. You can give … More Ten ways to beat the blood suckers when you go camping this summer

Progress needed in patient treatment under the NICE guideline

April 17, 2019

Caudwell LymeCo has just run a survey of over 200 UK Lyme disease patients to find out how well their doctors seemed to know and follow the NICE guideline. The survey results we reported were based on the responses given by patients and we have not independently verified them with their doctors or diagnostic laboratories. … More Progress needed in patient treatment under the NICE guideline

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