Blue Ridge Lyme Link

06/02/2026

Treatment can be out of reach for so many, for so many reasons.

By Terri McCormick Patients living with Lyme disease often face a double burden: the physical and emotional toll of the illness itself, and the

06/01/2026

I love that researchers are out there trying to create more accurate testing. But mainstream testing will need to cover multiple species of the same pathogen!

Richard Marconi is developing a test for babesiosis, a growing threat to humans and animals.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

There is still time to have your local healthcare provider attend this conference and get a better understanding of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses! Encourage them to attend!

This past weekend was spent at the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners! ILADS was represented at the NATCAPLYME table and they are offering a fundamentals course in June for all medical professionals: MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, PTs, etc. If you have a med pro in your life that is interested, pass along the info!

05/28/2026

Beware the summer "flu"! If you or someone you love develops flu-like symptoms about 2 weeks after an outdoor activity, it could be the first sign of acute Lyme disease. Appropriate treatment is essential to limit the risk of the disease becoming chronic!

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05/27/2026

Blue Ridge Lyme Link LLC continues to accept new patients for both virtual and in person office visits at our Harrisonburg, Virginia location. Call the office at 540-817-5114 or visit www.blueridgelymelink.com for details.

05/26/2026

And yet healthcare providers over and over again dismiss patients with vague symptoms that don’t fall into easy fixable categories. The state of VA recognized lyme disease can be diagnosed clinically over a decade ago, precisely because of the inadequacy of testing. But patients STILL fight to be seen and heard.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine

05/26/2026

As the weather improves, and folks spend more time outdoors, I encourage everyone to take steps to prevent tick bites: permethrin on clothing and gear, picaridin on exposed skin and tick checks after spending time outdoors!

04/23/2026

TIS THE SEASON! Tick Season!
Protect yourself whenever you engage in outdoor activities but tucking pant legs into your socks and wrapping with duct tape - sticky side out, wearing tick and insect repellent on your clothes and skin, and taking a shower as soon as you come indoors. Remember to protect your kids and pets!

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