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Science vs myths

The trap of chronic Lyme
25 Feb 2018

The trap of chronic Lyme

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool.

Lyme disease did not cause the Sandy Hook shooting
24 Feb 2018

Lyme disease did not cause the Sandy Hook shooting

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Science vs myths | 0

Under Our Skin is one of the most popular propaganda films for chronic Lyme conspiracy theories and quacks. In 2012, a post on the film’s Facebook page attempted to connect Lyme to various horrific acts of violence, such as the … Continued

Alfred Miller
Why Lyme bacteria generally need 36-48 hours or more to transmit
21 Feb 2018

Why Lyme bacteria generally need 36-48 hours or more to transmit

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Where does the grace period come from?

Doctor and scientist commentaries
CD57 testing for Chronic Lyme: Meaningless and a waste of money
21 Feb 2018

CD57 testing for Chronic Lyme: Meaningless and a waste of money

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Why CD57 tests are like Ouija boards

CD57, logical fallacies, testing
Red flags of Chronic Lyme Quackery
21 Feb 2018

Red flags of Chronic Lyme Quackery

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Things to notice in a chronic Lyme story

Lyme Misdiagnosis: A Serious Problem
20 Feb 2018

Lyme Misdiagnosis: A Serious Problem

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Studies show a massive number of false positive Lyme diagnoses

testing
Video: How fake medicine fools us
19 Feb 2018

Video: How fake medicine fools us

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Watch this short clip from Penn & Teller: Bullshit!  Then consider some questions.

placebo effect
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: More Lyme quackery
19 Feb 2018

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: More Lyme quackery

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Another unnecessary therapy marketed for Lyme disease.

hyperbaric oxygen therapy, quackery, treatments
Medical Child Abuse: Physical and Psychological Harms
19 Feb 2018

Medical Child Abuse: Physical and Psychological Harms

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

“Lyme literate” doctors and some parents falsely claim children are infested with “chronic Lyme”

children, ILADS, Medical Child Abuse
Lyme disease: Not Sexually Transmitted
14 Feb 2018

Lyme disease: Not Sexually Transmitted

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths | 0

Lyme disease is only spread by black legged ticks, typically after being attached 36-48 hours or more.

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Recent Posts

  • FDA cites IgeneX for problematic testing
  • “Media-inspired panic” about Lyme documented in 1989
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  • Our favorites from Dr. Glaucomflecken
  • CDC: Why PCR/DNA direct testing isn’t used for Lyme diagnosis
  • Mother falsely claimed son was harmed by vaccines, Lyme disease, leaky gut, heavy metals, EMFs, gluten, and more
  • Geeta Shroff/Nutech MediWorld: Exploiting hope with discredited stem cell treatments
  • No credible evidence supports rumors about stretch marks
  • Anti-vax doctor Paul Thomas surrenders license after gross negligence, mistreating children
  • Doctor explains “The Grace of Denial”
  • Teenager develops psychosis after abuse with antibiotics and disulfiram
  • Lyme misdiagnosis story from 1991
  • My mom has MS. Facebook convinced her she had “chronic Lyme”.
  • Chronic illness support group bans Lyme misinformation to protect patients
  • Document Repository
  • Pediatrician discusses alarming “chronic Lyme” abuse of a young boy
  • Chronic Lyme diagnosis and treatment lead to abuse of teenage boy
  • So-Called “Special” Issues of Journals: Big Money for Gold OA Publishers
  • FDA warns of child abuse with MMS bleach
  • UK watchdog condemns ILADS propaganda
  • UK warns about inappropriate Lyme disease testing
  • Experts: How Lyme disease became a scapegoat
  • Experts review “Chronic Lyme Disease”
  • Chronic Lyme drugs cause life-threatening skin detachment
  • Lyme literate child abuser disciplined twice
  • False Lyme diagnoses documented by military doctors
  • ILADS doctor disciplined after “Lyme” patient dies of Cancer
  • NIH discusses IgeneX unreliability for Lyme testing
  • On Lyme, 20+ German Medical Groups Agree
  • David C. Wright: Disciplined after mistreated patient gets C. diff
  • Journalist mom explains appeal and dangers of chronic Lyme
  • “Lyme Literate” Martin D. Fried: Felony Drug Conviction
  • Fewer deaths in Lyme patients than typical Americans, a year after diagnosis
  • Lyme continuing education (CME, CEU) for medical professionals
  • Samento/Cat’s Claw: Chronic Lyme Snake Oil
  • Kurt E. Johnson: Disciplined after allegations of gross negligence
  • Maladie de Lyme chronique: un scandal médical à condamner!
  • Chronic Lyme disease: A scam that should be condemned!
  • Neurologist explains chronic Lyme false assumptions
  • Tick testing for Lyme and other infections?
  • Appalling “Chronic Lyme” treatment causes serious infection in a patient
  • Infectious disease doctor in Australia worries about patients with false Lyme diagnoses
  • “Lyme literate” Leader Ronald Wilson: Unprofessional Conduct, Other Violations
  • 24 French Scientific Societies Mobilize to Protect Patients
  • 24 French Medical Societies Endorse New Lyme Guidelines, Support for Patients
  • Real Lyme Patient Responds to Lyme Truther
  • Idaho: No Lyme Disease
  • Doctors in Spain Warn Against False Lyme Diagnoses in Children
  • Journalists Expose German “Lyme” Clinics

About LymeScience

The CDC and medical organizations around the world have warned of false and misleading information about curable tick-borne infections like Lyme disease. Such misinformation is being spread by so-called “Lyme literate” doctors and “Lyme warriors” who promote themselves as patient advocates while doing a disservice to patients.

Victims of misinformation may come to believe they have multiple sham infections such as “chronic Lyme”, “chronic tick-borne Bartonella”, “chronic Babesia”, “toxic mold illness”, and Morgellons. Families are spending enormous amounts of time and money on quackery in desperate attempts to treat unrecognized infections, when something else is causing the symptoms.

This is an independent site created to separate facts from fiction using the best scientific evidence.  Because patients deserve better.

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