Chronic Lyme Disease will go away on its own over time.

There is no evidence to suggest Lyme disease clears the body without treatment. In fact, the opposite research exists.

Lyme advocates are ‘anti-science’.

Lyme researchers are advocating for a more complete, open and transparent examination of the illness, and a continued re-evaluation of... View Article

Lyme disease is the ‘disease du jour’.

Not true. Lyme is a serious illness and ignoring this endemic issue will lead to more chronic illness with all... View Article

If the patient doesn’t look sick, they can’t have Lyme disease.

As with other illnesses, it’s possible to be very ill and outwardly look fine. Very low energy levels, neurologic and... View Article

Lyme disease testing has a ‘gold standard’ in Canada.

There is no universally accepted test for Lyme disease. Every lab test has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall Lyme... View Article

I was tested for Lyme disease at the provincial lab and the results were negative. I guess that means I can’t have Lyme.

Actually, that’s untrue. Evidence suggests that Canada’s Lyme testing methods are flawed. False negative test results are common, especially in... View Article

There’s no reason to treat Chronic Lyme Disease since people don’t get much better.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. Most people can return to work and carry on with few limitations on... View Article

All Lyme victims develop a “bull’s eye” rash.

Although rashes are fairly common, only 30% of Lyme patients report experiencing a rash, and only 9% develop the classic... View Article

You can’t contract Lyme disease in the winter.

An average Deer Tick lives for two years and can survive in very cold climates. Although infection rates drop in... View Article

Lyme-infected ticks only live in rural parts of Canada.

Lyme disease is present in most of Canada. Although Lyme infection is more common in rural areas, residents that live... View Article

Lyme Disease Myths