Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. It is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease is caused by infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and is primarily transmitted to humans as well as dogs, horses and other domesticated animals by the bite of infected ticks.
In my community (in Florida) Lyme diagnosis is like a multi level marketing plan. I was diagnosed. I then diagnosed a friend. who has himself diagnosed 2 people. etc...
It pisses me off that we diagnose each other. Isnt this waht doctors are supposed to do.
It pisses me off that we diagnose each other. Isnt this waht doctors are supposed to do.
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Hi Julie. Google Lyme disease politics and Plum Island and see why it's so hard to get treatment. You are so right.
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Yep, I thought so too(that's what doc's are supposed to do). I try to not assume the worst when things like Plumb Island come up, but I'm starting to think it is a definite possibility.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
