Ever since Andrew Wakefield and his cohorts published an article in The Lancet that warned of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine being linked to autism and bowel obstructions, the…
For most of us, a nice stroll in the woods is a leisurely activity for relaxing or light cardio. But for disease ecologist Richard Ostfeld, a walk in the New York…
The tick bit Margie when she was 10, marking the start of a battle with Lyme disease, a battle that continues to this day, into Margie’s 50s. Hers is a story…
Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of year again, when I put on my superhero cape, I ascend to the top of the highest mountain, and at the top of…
With the new administration, questions of coverage, the ACA and how it effects those of us affected by rare disease have been causing major concern. Today at the 2017 Legislative…
Hopefully, everyone in the Lyme community knows of Yolanda Foster and her family's battle with Lyme. If not her, then perhaps Avril Lavigne. If not her, then maybe they know…
Ser diagnosticado con una enfermedad neurológica crónica puede ser vindicación después de años de incontables visitas de especialistas, pruebas e investigaciones. Sin embargo, existe todavía un tipo de período de…
Happy Almost-New-Year Patient Worthians! What is your new year resolution? As someone living with a chronic illness, mine is to get back to my cardiologist for that much-needed check-up I've…
Para ponerse al día en el viaje de la enfermedad de Lyme de Alexis, echa un vistazo a la parte 1 de su historia aquí. "En mi línea de trabajo,…
No soy un fan de la televisión de la realidad. Pero yo soy un fan cojonudo de Yolanda Foster, un ama de casa real de Beverly Hills. Aunque ella y…
Growing up in the New York City area, the fear of ticks was drummed into me. The tiny little buggers could hitchhike home with us tucked in the waistband of…
Happy Thanksgiving Patient Worthians! We hope you are recovering from big meals and continuing to spend time with family this weekend. Editor's choice this week focuses on gratitude expressed by our…
At this time last year, I was 89 lbs and at the beginning stages of recovery from a year of IV and oral antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.…
I am beyond excited to report I have begun the process of recovery from late stage, chronic Lyme disease. A year ago, I was reading through articles, clicking on everything…
When I think of creativity and crafty talent, Etsy is one of my first fleeting thoughts. I view all the shops on the website, and wonder, “How I wish I…
Welcome to this week's Editor's Choice! When you have a rare disease like dystonia, you come across a ton of different reactions from people in regards to your illness. One…
As someone who went through long-term antibiotic treatment, I can speak to the tremendous financial strain it had on my family. Well, if you live in Massachusetts, new legislative action…
Because I have chronic inflammation due to Lyme disease and POTS, I'm constantly taking supplements and eating the right food to reduce that inflammation. Yes, that means I have to…
Over the last eight months, I've been in post-treatment Lyme life, allowing me to be more social. With that comes the dreaded social interactions where I have to explain why I'm tired, am…
It's no secret that Scrubs helped me get through Lyme treatment, as it is surprisingly profound. In Season 5, Episode 6 there is a very pleasant older woman who has…
Welcome to this week's Editor's Choice! Mysthenia Gravis has to be treated delicately, as it's unpredictable and often incredibly painful. That's why the blogger we've highlighted below wants you to…
I love my mom. She's on Facebook, obviously. Since I got sick, she's always sharing the latest Lyme news (obviously). She's the best and incredibly supportive of a disease that some…
You're sitting across the table with a friend having a nice conversation over dinner, when you notice something's wrong: half of your friend's face is drooping. Because you're not a…
Having chronic Lyme pretty much means I am chronically fatigued, choking down so much food to try and gain energy from it, to no avail. But, I have gotten to…
A lot of us fight Lyme the only ways that are available to us, be it antibiotics, homepathy or other alternative routes. However, when a kid has chronic Lyme, he…
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