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Lyme Disease and Not Being Understood

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Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

by Matei Alexandru I’ve learned one thing – Chronic illness comes with all the burdens and pain and we really need to let go a person that is being negative with us. You can’t cut of your relationship with a family member but you can try to at least step out and ignore them if [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (24)

Posted on:
Monday, July 30th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

In October of 2009 I removed an embedded tick from my right hip/buttock and a couple days later I had a distinct bull’s-eye rash. I went to my Doctor the next day and he prescribed an antibiotic for 10 days. He also took some time to remove the head of the tick which was still [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (22)

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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Diagnosed with chronic Lyme Disease 07/2011. This is my story.

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Lyme Disease Story (21)

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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Mysterious Symptoms for Years  At 42, with six lovely children and a wonderful husband, I thought my life was over! I was very ill with migraines, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, atrophy in my muscles, excruciating pain throughout my body, memory loss, light and noise sensitivity, etc. These are just a few of the symptoms I [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (20)

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

H, Even with working in the medical care field for lots of years, I never heard much about Lyme disease.  My last position included counseling and motivating clients on how to lead healthier lives. Out of ALL the people I spoke with, there is one story that I could never forget. It was a woman [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (19)

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Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Here’s my story. On April 8, 2011, I woke up with the worst migraine I’ve ever had (I get them monthly with my cycle). I had a dr. appt that morning, and my dr. gave me a prescription to help the migraine. It went away in an hour or so. That evening, my left ankle felt [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (17)

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Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Hello, I am diagnosed with Lyme by western blot in Nov ’09 when I went to see the doctor about clusters of swollen lymphnodes that persisted for weeks. My symptoms were treated with steroids and prescription antibiotics before any of my rounds of testing and x-rays revealed my final diagnoses. On the call from my [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (16)

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Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Hi, I am married for 20 years to my very best friend. We have 4 children, 2 biological and 2 adopted. We have many pets. I currently have no diagnose, but know I have Lyme disease and waiting for the lab tests. I know I am not insane. I know I have borreliosis even tho [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (15)

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Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

hi, only a bit about me… I may have Lyme but I don’t want Lyme to define me. I’m passionate about teaching children. I love to see their eyes light up when they’ve comprehended a concept. I enjoy getting artistic with my classes. I am also an avid photographer. Natural light is the best and [...]

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Lyme Disease Story (14)

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Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Lyme Worldwide Support

Hi, Here’s my short story on lyme disease. Misdiagnosed Lyme Disease for 10 years, lastly clinically diagnosed spring 2011. Still looking for an efficient set of treatment protocols for me. Love Jesus, my wife & baby daughter, and all things motorized – esp motorbikes. I am a Christian missionary having served on various college campuses [...]

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