Best Lyme Disease Blogs [Top 13 Websites]
An abandoned toy. An empty swing. A single wilting flower in a vase. All stark symbols of isolation and loneliness. But none of these powerful images come close to capturing the alienation Chronic Lyme Disease sufferers experience every single day. This disease ain’t for sissies, that’s for sure.
In a society which still doesn’t recognize the severity of Lyme Disease, patients need all the support they can get from wherever they can get it, whether it’s family, friends, therapists, physicians, support groups, social media, forums or…blogs.
Lyme Disease blogs are a great way to connect with others who’ve experienced similar hardships to yours, making you feel less isolated in your own healing journey.
These are amazing Chronic Lyme stories, plus they keep you informed on the latest research and treatments for Chronic Lyme Disease.
Now, as you’d imagine, there are MANY Lyme blogs out there but I thought I’d list a few of my favorites which you might like as well (I’ll be adding more as time goes on).
Ready to take a look?…
1. Abounding in Hope
Owner: Tricia
Comments: While it’s hard to believe, Tricia’s entire family of six suffers from Chronic Lyme Disease and related co-infections. In her inspiring blog, she documents her trials and tribulations dealing with Chronic Lyme, how she manages to homeschool her kids and the powerful role faith plays in her life.
2. Better Health Guy
Owner: Scott Forsgren
Comments: Scott’s been at the forefront of Lyme-related news and trends for several years now. In fact, the first I hear about new Lyme treatments is often through his posts. A former Lyme patient himself, he’s since regained his health and continues to contribute to the Lyme community through his invaluable blog.
3. Body Mind Lyme
Owner: Kerry J. Heckman
Comments: Kerry is an active contributor to the Global Lyme Alliance blog, Lymeology, and The Mighty. On her personal blog, Body Mind Lyme, Kerry documents her Lyme journey, gives advice on healing and runs an ongoing series called The Lyme Interview where she interviews fellow Lyme sufferers and advocates.
4. All Things Lyme Blog
Owner: Daniel Cameron, MD
Comments: Dr. Cameron is a prominent Lyme-literate medical doctor (LLMD) based out of Westchester, NY who blogs regularly about his experience treating Chronic Lyme Disease. A worthwhile read from someone deep in the trenches!
5. Honey + Vinegar
Owner: Elise Graham
Comments: Elise is a NYC-based designer who blogs about her personal experience dealing with Chronic Lyme Disease. Besides her blog, she sells Lyme-related prints through her Etsy shop. Her writing style is light-hearted and funny — a great attitude to have when dealing with something as insidious as Chronic Lyme!
6. Jenna’s Lyme Blog
Owner: Jenna Smith
Comments: Like Scott from Better Health Guy, Jenna is one of few go-to bloggers I turn to regularly to hear about the latest findings in the Lyme world, whether it’s new treatments, groundbreaking studies or general news. Her blog is a great service to the Lyme community.
7. Lady of Lyme
Owner: Christina Kovacs
Comments: Christina’s blog documents her quest toward better health after suffering from Chronic Lyme Disease for many years. Her posts are insightful and relatable to anyone who’s had the bad fortune of getting infected with this persistent disease. Make sure to check out her elegantly designed Lyme Disease awareness products.
8. Lyme Ninja Radio
Owner: Mackay Rippey
Comments: Lyme Ninja Radio is the most downloaded podcast for people with Lyme Disease and currently has well over 100 episodes with experts in the field and everyday sufferers. If you ever feel alone in your battle, tune in and listen to people who’ve gone through similar experiences.
9. LymeMD
Owner: Daniel Jaller, MD
Comments: LymeMD is another Lyme-related blog I’ve been reading for years and it gives great insight into the treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease from the perspective of a prominent Lyme doctor. Dr. Jaller’s posts can be brutally honest at times but there are always compelling and rewarding.
10. Lymeology
Owner: Joint effort
Comments: Lymeology is an educational resource that aims to educate, support and inspire Chronic Lyme patients. As of now, the site features five bloggers, all of whom are personally or indirectly affected by Lyme (Kerry J. Heckman of Body Mind Lyme is one of its regular contributors).
11. The Lyme Road
Owner: Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio
Comments: Jenny is a regular contributor to several online publications including The Mighty, ProHealth and Mind Body Green. Her own blog, The Lyme Road, is a chock-full of awesome information on ways to combat Chronic Lyme Disease while giving us a glimpse into her own personal journey.
12. The Tick Slayer
Owner: Perry Fields
Comments: Perry’s blog is an outgrowth from her best-selling book, The Tick Slayer — an inspiring account of a U.S. track athlete who overcame Chronic Lyme Disease and the natural treatments she used to recover. Besides her insightful blog, Perry also has her own line of products and services worth checking out.
13. Tired of Lyme
Owner: Christina Russell
Comments: Tired of Lyme is a wonderful all-in-one resource for all things Lyme-related — blog, forum, search engine, recipes, support group and physician locator. They’ve been educating and supporting Chronic Lyme sufferers since 2011 and have an active Facebook following.
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Who else belongs on this list? Do tell! Leave your comments below!
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Thank you so much for including my blog on this list, especially among such great bloggers! The Lyme community as been overwhelmingly supportive, and it helps so much when coping with this invisible illness. Keep up the good work of spreading the word about Lyme!
Absolutely, Kerry! Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙂
This is an incredible resource for people who know they have Lyme disease or suspect they have it. It’s inspirational to see how many people cope with this hidden illness and how many inspire others to continue their battle. Not only are some of the blogs from regular family members, but also doctors and advocates for those suffering through Lyme disease as well. Well done highlighting these great sites!
Thanks for the compliment Kerri!
Stephan, I am honored to be mentioned here as one of the best Lyme blogs to follow. Thank you so much for helping to get the word out about Lyme disease. My hope is that my story can help to educate others about Lyme, how to get diagnosed, find the best treatment and encourage them during their healing.
You’re welcome Tricia! Thanks for all you do…
Thank you for compiling such an informative list of well written and educational blogs in our Lyme community. I might also suggest adding http://www.lilacandlyme.com – This blogger writes eloquently about her struggles and treatment with Lyme and provides informative snippets. Wishing you well.
Hi Terry, thanks for chiming in and thanks for the compliment, I’ll take a look at lilacandlyme.com! All the best…
This was extremely interesting to me, most people (myself included) have very little idea what Lyme disease is and for me it is an eye opener to understand how it can be so debilitating. Is there any real relief for symptoms? Is there any way to help bring awareness to this?
Hi Andy, regarding symptom-relief, it’s tough because we’re all so different and respond so differently to treatments. No one size fits all! As far as awareness, here’s a resource to help you. Best…
Stephan,
Thanks for all your great insights and links. Just a quick note here to let you know that your “here’s a resource” link above in your reply to Andy takes us away from your page. I clicked it, expecting to open a new window, and panicked when it pulled me away from this fascinating discussion!
Thanks,
Dana
Lyme warrior
Hi Dana, I just fixed the link so that it opens to a new window. Thanks again!
Hi is this where you leave the names of the best lyme disease bloggers?
If so, I nominate:
1) Lisah, aka Lisa Hilton.
Lisa is one of the veteran lyme disease afflicted and extremely well known throughout the lyme community. She responds to every single question asked of her within 24 hours or less.
Lisa is also one of the most knowledgeable people with lyme disease I know of.
She is on Facebook and has a YouTube vlog as well.
She is kind beyond words, patient as a saint and extremely intelligent.
2) Patrick Plum ~ He’s the most favored new lyme disease vlogger. Currently on YouTube with extremely accurate and engaging portrayals and commentary about lyme disease and what living life with lyme disease is truly like.
He has a Facebook and Instagram page. I can’t remember if he has a blog, his videos are so fabulous, I have shared them on Facebook lyme disease support groups and to anyone else on Facebook.
Hundreds if not more have started following and posting his engaging videos, he’s not a professional actor however, he is certainly professional enough to be a television host on lyme disease.
Perhaps a health channel , Bravo etc…
Although Bravo refused to renew Yolanda Hadid if she ever spoke of lyme disease again (on RHOBH).
I personally would love to manage a health care television show strictly speaking of lyme disease and the hundreds of details and chronic illnesses associated with lyme.
I would love to manage Patrick on such an informative show that would bring the much needed awareness to the world.
Thank you and I hope that I have posted this in the correct place.
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your comment and making me aware of other Lyme bloggers to include in this post. I’ll certainly take a look at Lisah’s posts/videos, she sounds like a huge asset to the Lyme community. In regards to Patrick, yes, I recently stumbled upon his YouTube channel myself and I love it! Until I update this post, I encourage my readers to check out Patrick’s YouTube channel HERE and his Facebook page HERE.
I hope one day you’ll be able to fulfill your dream of becoming a manager of a health care TV show in the not too distant future Carolyn 🙂
To your health, Stephan
Fabulous resource! Thank you for your time and effort in researching these blogs. I have all the links open in new windows and intend to read through several of them this afternoon…as the rain falls and I have the heat on for the first time this season.
Want to mention that a couple years ago, after surviving years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease that was caught and treated late, I wrote a fiction novel–a Lyme Disease murder mystery/conspiracy theory book–in which the main character suffers from the ailments I dealt with in a similar timeline as mine. It was a way to talk about my Lyme, while trying to make sense of all the medical incongruities in a world in which we patients have to seek out Lyme Literate MDs–something I’d never heard of, but will always be grateful for since I am full of more good days than bad now. I found a publisher this year, and my book is due out in December.
Thanks again for posting these excellent resources!
–Dana
Thank you for leaving such a nice comment Dana! I wish you great success with your novel, sounds super interesting 🙂
Thank you!