Lyme disease, explained honestly
Understand Lyme disease,
then find a provider who treats it.
What Lyme disease is, how it's diagnosed and treated, why there's no cure yet, who's researching one, and a directory of providers experienced with Lyme disease — with links to CDC, NIH and other government resources.
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I have or suspect Lyme disease
Answer a few quick questions — what you need, what’s in the way, how you like to meet. We match you with providers who fit.
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A verified profile, patients matched to your specialties, programs and events, and your own back office and CRM.
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Tell us what you need
What you’re looking for, what’s in the way, and how you like to meet — in-office visit, telemedicine and phone consultation.
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We match on fit
Specialties, the people they work with, credentials and format. This is a directory and matching service — not medical advice.
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You choose who to hear from
See why each provider fits. Pick who may contact you — nothing is shared without your say-so.
4 areas of focus
Understanding Lyme disease, Diagnosis & testing, Treatment & providers and Research & chronic Lyme.
Understanding Lyme disease
What is Lyme disease?, Symptoms & identification and Prevention & tick safety.
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Diagnosis & testing
Diagnosis & testing.
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Treatment & providers
Standard treatment and Finding a Lyme-literate provider.
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Research & chronic Lyme
Chronic Lyme & the treatment controversy and Research & who's working on a cure.
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What do you want to work on?
Lyme disease basics
What Lyme disease is and how it's transmitted.
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Lyme disease symptoms
Early and late-stage symptoms to watch for.
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Lyme disease testing & diagnosis
How tests work and why diagnosis can be difficult.
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Lyme disease treatment
Standard antibiotic treatment and what recovery looks like.
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Chronic Lyme disease
The contested area of lasting symptoms and long-term treatment.
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Is there a cure for Lyme disease?
The current state of treatment, vaccines and research.
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Finding a Lyme-literate doctor
How to find and evaluate a provider experienced with Lyme disease.
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Preventing Lyme disease
Reducing tick exposure and removing ticks safely.
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Who we help
Wherever you’re starting from.
People newly bitten or concerned
to know if a tick bite could be Lyme disease
People recently diagnosed
to understand standard treatment and what to expect
People with lasting (chronic) symptoms
a Lyme-literate provider and honest information on chronic Lyme disease
Parents of children with tick bites
guidance for a child possibly exposed to Lyme disease
Outdoor workers & hikers
prevention information for high tick-exposure lifestyles
Researchers & advocates
to follow Lyme disease research and advocacy
Honest listings
Providers, clearly labeled.
- Credentials shown plainly. Licenses, certifications and trainings are listed as each provider provides them and checked where possible.
- You stay in control. Nothing you share goes to a provider until you choose who may contact you.
- No tracking for ads. We don’t sell your information or use advertising trackers.
- No miracle promises. This site is educational and is not medical advice. Providers may not promise outcomes or cures.
For providers
Your practice, with a back office.
A verified profile, patients matched to your specialties, programs and events, and a CRM to follow up.
Matched requests
People choose you — you have 48 hours to reach out.
Your own CRM
Every request, stage, note and follow-up in one place.
Programs & events
Sessions, group programs, workshops and courses.
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Licenses, certifications and trainings shown clearly.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cure for Lyme disease?
Not currently. Most people treated early with antibiotics recover, but there is no universally agreed-upon cure once symptoms become chronic, and researchers are actively working on better diagnostics, treatments and a vaccine.
What is chronic Lyme disease, and is it controversial?
Some patients report lasting symptoms after standard antibiotic treatment, sometimes called chronic Lyme disease or post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. Medical organizations disagree about the cause and the best treatment, including whether long-term antibiotic therapy helps — we describe both sides of this debate rather than taking one.
Where can I find official information about Lyme disease?
The CDC and NIH publish authoritative, regularly updated information on Lyme disease — we link to these and other government resources rather than restating figures that change.
What should I do if I find a tick on myself or my child?
Remove the tick promptly and carefully, note the date and watch for a rash or flu-like symptoms over the following weeks, and contact a doctor — especially if a rash, fever or other symptoms develop.
How is Lyme disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis usually combines symptoms, possible tick exposure, and blood tests such as an ELISA followed by a Western blot — early testing can sometimes be falsely negative, so a doctor may treat based on symptoms and exposure in some cases.
How do providers receive referrals?
Providers experienced with Lyme disease can list for free, or sponsor an exclusive area — one ZIP code for $99/month, 20 ZIP codes for $999/month, or their whole state for $1,500/month — so that patients in that area who ask for help are connected to them.
Is this medical advice?
No. This is educational information only — see a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease or any tick-related illness.