Background on CanLyme
Founded in 2003 by Jim Wilson, the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme) strives to inform the public about Lyme disease symptoms, prevention methods and treatment options.
Fact sheet
In Canada, the tick life-cycle can span up to two years in the natural environment, and are infectious year-round once they become carriers of Borrelia.
Important testing precautions
Time and again, we hear stories from Lyme victims who reported a rash to their doctor (and in some cases even had a tick attached at the site), but were told to come back later for testing. This mistake can be devastating. Don’t wait to be tested A “bull’s eye” rash indicates Lyme infection, and…
Tick removal
Even better than tick removal is to AVOID allowing ticks to attach in the first place. Wearing long pants and sleeves, and walking with a friend who can keep an eye on your back means that you have time to see the tick and brush it off before it attaches. Keep switching positions of who…
Lyme basics
Lyme disease (often misspelled as “Lime” or “Lymes”) is an inflammatory infection that spreads to humans through tick bites.
Coping with Lyme disease
Living with Lyme disease can be a painful and frustrating experience. Many Lyme victims are misdiagnosed, and too often their health deteriorates while they seek proper treatment. Why is Lyme difficult to diagnose and treat? Don’t lose hope There are a variety of treatment options to help everyone from the freshly infected to long-time Lyme…
Suspect Lyme?
Lyme disease is easiest to treat in the early stages, so it’s crucial to seek immediate attention if you suspect you may be infected.
Patient’s checklist
Do you suspect you’ve contracted Lyme disease? If so, there are specific steps you should take to improve your chances of receiving a proper diagnosis.
Living with Lyme
Living with Lyme Yes, living with Lyme disease can be a daily challenge, but it can be done – in fact thousands of Canadians do it every day. At CanLyme, we’re here to help you through every step of the process; from obtaining a proper diagnosis, to coping during treatment, to helping others conquer the…
For physicians
No tick is a good tick. Any tick that will bite a human may carry various infectious pathogens. Ticks will feed on various wild animals picking up infectious pathogens.