I first watched it- one half at a time, at a lyme support group. I am the parent of a child with lyme, and it left me feeling a bit depressed. However, I thought it was well done and I ordered a copy. My husband and I watched it together after it arrived, and it was an eye opener for him (I had been the one doing the research, etc.). We agreed not to let our daughter see it until she's older. Under Our Skin is realistic, and, therefore, did not leave either of us with the feeling very hopeful. I think it's a wonderful film and it needs to be realistic- it's a documentary, afterall, on what we all know to be a serious and often debilitating disease. Attention needs to be drawn to lyme, the difficulty of diagnosis, treatment, politcal battles, and victims' struggles. Under Our Skin is very sobering, but a great vehicle to bring attention to lyme and the need for better research.

I'm one of those people who has to know the truth no matter how ugly or frighting it is. I only suspected I had Lyme when I saw it. I had been suffering from '"fibromyalgia" since 1991 and losing more and more function as the years went by. The film impressed on me how urgent it was get real help to stop the downward spiral. I found a LLMD online.
I have no family. When I can't take care of myself there won't be anyone to do it for me. I got angry (especially at all the doctors who had decided that there probably wasn't anything really wrong with me)and I'm using that anger to fight for myself.

I am arranging a community screening when it is re-released. In the interest of full disclosure and accountability I ordered my own copy so that I can see it first and process it. I expect it will hit me hard. I will be watching it tomorrow with two mental health professionals that have offered to speak at my screening (one is my own therapist). Feeling nervous (really scare), but want to know what is in this film. I want to also know if I am willing to stand behind it. Don't see why I wouldn't, but I don't like political grandstanding, blind siding or suprises so I need to know what is in it and be prepared for mindful discussion. Thank you for your feeback. Anyone else?

I have seen it - I bought the DVD as well so I could share it with family. It was very well done and included lots of information. I would say that it is more personal stories and impressions and following several people through some of their journey of treatment. Also includes some scientists and entomologists (bug guys?). It's a very dramatic film but it accurately characterizes the frustration of having and treating a 'controversial' disease. We didn't choose it and we want to get better, whatever that means.

It made me sad and I cried through some of it. Having lived it, you can identify with so many of the people presenting their stories. It's good to know you're not alone. Sometimes you see someone worse off and thank God that you're not *that* bad.

It was REALLY useful for showing to some of my family members - those who've been sceptical about the diagnosis, treatment, and length of time I've been suffering. It kind of validated what I've been saying for so long.

Thank you... you are right... it is very well done.. very informative and heart wrenching at times, infuriating at others. Very worth the time and money.

Thanks for all your feedback.

I met one of the people in the film before the film came out so I went in with a focus towards her. I let my kids see it by the time it came out I had already been in treatment for over a year and they had already asked the hard questions (could I die....)
But now I don't know becuase of my daughters recent diagnosis. will she be more scred or more prepared?

Julie... she is already scared bless her heart. So information and YOU are her best sources of security right now. There was a lot of hope in that movie... a LOT. How long do you think she has had this? Any ideas? If you already said I'm sorry... I forgot.. I'llgo back and look.