Medical disclaimer

Please read this before relying on anything on Beat Lyme.

In an emergency

If you have chest pain, fainting, trouble breathing or another emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room now.

Information, not medical advice

Everything on beatlyme.com, including guides, maps, tools, book descriptions and patient stories, is for general information and education only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

No doctor-patient relationship

Beat Lyme LLC is not a healthcare provider. Using this site, sending us a message or sharing your story does not create a doctor-patient or any other professional relationship. We cannot answer personal medical questions.

Talk to a licensed provider

Always ask a qualified healthcare provider about any symptoms, test results or treatment decisions. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here.

Patient stories are personal experiences

Stories shared on Beat Lyme describe one person’s experience. They are not evidence that any treatment works or is safe for you, and they do not reflect the views of Beat Lyme.

Data and maps

Maps and statistics are based on published public health data, which has limits. Reported case counts undercount real infections, and cases are counted where people live rather than where they were bitten. Low numbers in your state do not mean you cannot get Lyme disease.

Listings and links

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