Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Podcast Youtube Tiktok Linkedin-in Pinterest Envelope Share
MASH Rec CARD (13)
CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY!
  • About
    • Meet Our Contributors
    • Meet Our Partners
    • Meet the Patient Worthy Team
    • Collaborative Content On Patient Worthy
  • Diseases
  • Share Your Story
    • Patient Worthy Content Submission Guidelines
    • Patient Worthy Writing Prompts
    • Submit Your Story
    • Patient Stories
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Events
    • Patient Worthy FAQs
  • Podcast
  • Contact
Menu
  • About
    • Meet Our Contributors
    • Meet Our Partners
    • Meet the Patient Worthy Team
    • Collaborative Content On Patient Worthy
  • Diseases
  • Share Your Story
    • Patient Worthy Content Submission Guidelines
    • Patient Worthy Writing Prompts
    • Submit Your Story
    • Patient Stories
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Events
    • Patient Worthy FAQs
  • Podcast
  • Contact
  • Join PW

ticks

  1. Home>
  2. ticks
43-Year-Old Shares His Near-Death Experience With Lyme Carditis From Lyme Disease

43-Year-Old Shares His Near-Death Experience With Lyme Carditis From Lyme Disease

  • Post author:Trudy Horsting
  • Post published:June 6, 2022
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

Eric Miller was diagnosed with Lyme carditis, which is a very rare complication that can arise from Lyme disease. He is a 43-year-old who works at a boarding school in…

Continue Reading 43-Year-Old Shares His Near-Death Experience With Lyme Carditis From Lyme Disease
Preventing Tick Bites During Lyme Disease Awareness Month
source: pixabay.com

Preventing Tick Bites During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

  • Post author:Alyssa Stevens
  • Post published:May 16, 2022
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

According to a recent article, medical professionals are urging people to be careful and avoid tick bites as May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a…

Continue Reading Preventing Tick Bites During Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Gene Editing in Ticks May Help Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases
source: pixabay.com

Gene Editing in Ticks May Help Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases

  • Post author:Alyssa Stevens
  • Post published:March 3, 2022
  • Post category:Babesiosis/Lyme Disease

According to a recent article from MedicineNet, scientists are editing the genomes of ticks to help prevent tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a vector-borne…

Continue Reading Gene Editing in Ticks May Help Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases
Lyme Disease Bacteria Found in Nebraska’s Ticks
source: pixabay.com

Lyme Disease Bacteria Found in Nebraska’s Ticks

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

Look out, Nebraska - there may soon be an uptick (see what we did there?) of Lyme disease cases within your state. Just about two years ago, Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi),…

Continue Reading Lyme Disease Bacteria Found in Nebraska’s Ticks
Central New Yorkers Should Watch Out for Ticks and Anaplasmosis
Elionas / Pixabay

Central New Yorkers Should Watch Out for Ticks and Anaplasmosis

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:July 21, 2021
  • Post category:Anaplasmosis

It's the season of sun and summer fun, which leads many to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather. While this is all in good fun, it's important to remember…

Continue Reading Central New Yorkers Should Watch Out for Ticks and Anaplasmosis
Tick Season Is Here: How to Be Prepared
source: pixabay.com

Tick Season Is Here: How to Be Prepared

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:April 23, 2021
  • Post category:Babesiosis/Lyme Disease

The warm weather is finally here (for most of us), which means it's almost time for fun, outdoor activities! We're not the only ones who are excited to spend time…

Continue Reading Tick Season Is Here: How to Be Prepared
Lizards and Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?

Lizards and Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:April 16, 2021
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease spread through ticks. It is most common in the Northeast, North-Central, and mid-Atlantic portions of the country, but is notably absent in the Southeast.…

Continue Reading Lizards and Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?
Massachusetts Declares a War on Lyme
[Source: pixabay.com]

Massachusetts Declares a War on Lyme

  • Post author:Erica Zahn
  • Post published:December 6, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

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…

Continue Reading Massachusetts Declares a War on Lyme
That Time Glenn From The Walking Dead Found a Tick in His Pants

That Time Glenn From The Walking Dead Found a Tick in His Pants

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:May 9, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

Conan O'Brien is just a big a Walking Dead fan as I am. If you're fan of the show as well, you know they are in the back woods of…

Continue Reading That Time Glenn From The Walking Dead Found a Tick in His Pants
Finding Light Through Story-The Power of Ambassadorship in the Endometrial Cancer Community
*cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. GEJ= gastroesophageal junction (where the esophagus joins the stomach)
CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY!
We believe rare disease patients are people, not a diagnosis. Through education, awareness and some humor, we help patients, caregivers and support persons by providing relevant and often inspirational news and stories.
Our goals are to share stories, cultivate strong community, provide the latest medical findings, connect people and pioneer production of patient worthy information. Help us attain these goals by telling us a little bit about yourself!

Let’s Work Together!

Partner With Us
Submit a Story

Keep Up to Date

Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Check Out Rare Events
Get Inspired By Our Memes

Learn More

About Us
Rare Diseases and Conditions
Terms of Use
Privacy Notice
Privacy Policy for CA Residents
EU/UK Privacy Notice
Data Privacy Framework: Consumer Privacy Policy
Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
Cookie Notice

Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Podcast Youtube Tiktok Linkedin-in Pinterest Envelope

© Copyright 2024 Patient Worthy

Sign Up With a Patient Worthy Account and Share Your Rare Story

- OR -

Sign Up For Our Patient Panel

Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.

More Info

We're Happy You're Here!

What best describes you when it comes to rare disease? (check all that apply)

What rare disease(s)/conditions are most important to you?

Visit Home Page or

Thank you for signing up for a Patient Worthy Account!

Have a rare disease story to share? Let us know

Share Story

- OR -

Sign Up For Our Patient Panel

Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.

More Info