"I have chronic Lyme Disease and it's chronic because it took so long to get it treated." William and Mary student Alexis Plofchan is the subject of a seven-minute documentary directed by…
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…
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…
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…
Sometimes people just don't understand how much of a big deal Lyme can be. Can you imagine if you had that disease and someone told you "Oh, that shouldn't be a big…
If you or someone you know and love has Lyme, then you know how important it is for the medical community to have as much information as possible about it. Senator…
A lot of people's journey to their Lyme diagnoses starts because they thought they had the flu. The symptoms for Lyme can be wildly contrasting, and two separate cases can look…
If you have chronic Lyme like me, then you know that exercising can be a huge challenge. Your joints might hurt or swell, you might even find it difficult to…
Here at Patient Worthy, we can't stress enough how important it is for patients to advocate for themselves. With rare disease, you often have to fight for a diagnosis. But…
Fact: I donated blood before I knew I had Lyme disease, possibly contaminating whoever recieved my donation. I immediately felt guilty once I learned of my diagnosis, even though I had…
Are you a caregiver or support person of someone with a rare disease? If so, then you know the profound effect chronic illness like Lyme can have on the patient and…
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