Happy Independence Day! For those of you in the United States, usually the Fourth of July weekend is a filled with fun celebrations and family. But what about those of…
We are halfway through 2016 and we want to thank you Patient Worthians, old and new, for reading, sharing your stories, and supporting our patient contributors and writers! As a…
One of the most heart-wrenching aspects of Lyme disease is the lengthy process that precedes an accurate diagnosis. Healthcare providers have a difficult time getting a handle on an accurate diagnosis…
Recently, we at PatientWorthy told you why checking for ticks is the most important thing for you to do this summer, and the proper way to make ticks pull out…
Happy Friday Patient Worthians! Just because Cystic Fibrosis and Lyme Disease Awareness Month is over, doesn't mean we won't stop fighting the good fight for spreading awareness about these diseases! We…
How do I know if I have Lyme disease? The Center for Disease Control has a helpful infographic showing the most common symptoms from 2001 to 2010. In order from most…
Happy Friday Patient Worthians! This week, we have some riveting stories by three PW contributors. Firstly, we have Alexis battling Lyme disease for 8 years and a surprising ending to Part 1…
Alexis Plofchan is now 22 years old. In parts 1 and 2 of her interview, Alexis detailed her journey with Lyme disease from pre-diagnosis to post-diagnosis and how Lyme changed…
So the more I read about Lyme disease, the more worried I get. With over 300,000 cases alone reported annually to the CDC, we don’t know how many undiagnosed people…
I’m not sure I’m completely tracking this article on how to stay safe from Lyme disease. Don’t get me wrong, I totally get that she’s writing an article about how…
PW Contributor Alexis Plofchan is 22 years old and a student at William and Mary. She and her parents have been fighting Lyme disease for the past eight years. In…
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Read more here, be informed and learn how you can be a part of the solution.
“Looking back to the years before being diagnosed, I remember that therapy helped a lot. But I sometimes wonder if I would have had those issues anyway or if it…
Spread the word about Lyme with the Lyme Disease Challenge, then donate to help fight the disease! Take a bite. Share a fact. Pass it on! FACT: Lyme Disease has…
Okay, you guys, I got a boyfriend! I didn’t think it was possible. I mean, if you have at all been reading my posts through my site TheSickandtheDating.com, you know…
The Lyme Disease Challenge can be fun for everyone! Even dogs can make some pretty funny faces and help raise awareness. Get your four legged friend in on the action!…
According to the Center for Disease Control, there were nearly 35,000 cases of Lyme disease reported in the United States in 2014 (the most recent year on record). While that…
Are you ready for the Lyme Disease Challenge? Have fun and do something good at the same time: Challenge your friends and make the funniest face you can muster up! Lyme Disease…
Can you and your friends handle the Lyme Disease Challenge? Challenge someone and find out! Take a bite. Share a fact. PASS IT ON! (The funnest part is seeing your…
In the article The Burning Question After a Lyme Diagnosis: What’s Next?, the second part of Alexis Rosen’s story is detailed. A woman whose diagnosis of Lyme disease took eight months.…
The side effects of Lyme disease treatment can be incredibly painful. One side effect is called herxing, also known as the Herxheimer Reaction, which is the body’s reaction to detoxification. This…
When most people think of Lyme disease, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a big, fat tick (immediately followed by manic itching). What’s harder to wrap your…
It's time to make some faces for Lyme. Do the Lyme Disease Challenge to spread the word about Lyme and have fun making funny faces with your friends! To learn…
Some people may not understand the seriousness of Lyme and what those effected with it, or even the people in those people's families go through. It can have so many…
I LOVE pancakes but part of having chronic Lyme means I have a pretty restricted diet. Additionally, I almost never have energy so I need something that will give me a…
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