Hi everyone,
My sister was recently diagnosed with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. She contracted the disease three years ago. After enduring months of recurring headache, dizziness, muscle pain, inflammation, numbness and fatigue, she spent almost two years seeking an answer to the complex multi-system symptoms she was experiencing. She eventually learned that few doctors are Lyme literate.
Lyme is a tick-born disease. It is commonly misdiagnosed as Multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, firbromyalgia, depression and even childhood rheumatoid arthritis. Ticks have no boundaries and yes, Lyme is prevalent in California.
Lyme Disease must be detected early. The spirochetes hide deep within the body. They reproduce every 3-4 weeks and morph into different forms. Without treatment, Lyme will progress into serious long term illness effecting skin, joints, nervous system and other organs. Treatment is intense, debilitating and sometimes not successful.
I never suspected that one of my family member or friends would be compromised by such a dreadful illness. At times, the experience feels surreal. This disease physically, spiritually, and emotionally bankrupts its victims. Please, get knowledgeable about Lyme Disease. The internet has an abundance of information. Knowledge is power and with power we can be advocates and support our loved ones.
Check out Snagfilms.com. Go to What's Hot and select "Under Our Skin", a worthy documentary about Lyme. You can watch a 10 minute trailer or "snag an embed" the entire film for free.
Also, October 16, 2010, in San Diego....Walk for Lyme Awareness. We would love to have you join us.
See the link below. This is Meredith's page. Any donation would be appreciated. Above all, please forward this email to family and friends. It may touch someone's life.
Lastly. To all dog lovers and my rescue friends....check your dogs regularly and thoroughly for ticks.Remove them properly and use Frontline or Advantage, if necessary. Hugs to your furever kids.
Thanks to each of you for listening to our story.
Sincerely,
Tony Santero
http://www.firstgiving.com/meredithhiney
My sister was recently diagnosed with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. She contracted the disease three years ago. After enduring months of recurring headache, dizziness, muscle pain, inflammation, numbness and fatigue, she spent almost two years seeking an answer to the complex multi-system symptoms she was experiencing. She eventually learned that few doctors are Lyme literate.
Lyme is a tick-born disease. It is commonly misdiagnosed as Multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, firbromyalgia, depression and even childhood rheumatoid arthritis. Ticks have no boundaries and yes, Lyme is prevalent in California.
Lyme Disease must be detected early. The spirochetes hide deep within the body. They reproduce every 3-4 weeks and morph into different forms. Without treatment, Lyme will progress into serious long term illness effecting skin, joints, nervous system and other organs. Treatment is intense, debilitating and sometimes not successful.
I never suspected that one of my family member or friends would be compromised by such a dreadful illness. At times, the experience feels surreal. This disease physically, spiritually, and emotionally bankrupts its victims. Please, get knowledgeable about Lyme Disease. The internet has an abundance of information. Knowledge is power and with power we can be advocates and support our loved ones.
Check out Snagfilms.com. Go to What's Hot and select "Under Our Skin", a worthy documentary about Lyme. You can watch a 10 minute trailer or "snag an embed" the entire film for free.
Also, October 16, 2010, in San Diego....Walk for Lyme Awareness. We would love to have you join us.
See the link below. This is Meredith's page. Any donation would be appreciated. Above all, please forward this email to family and friends. It may touch someone's life.
Lastly. To all dog lovers and my rescue friends....check your dogs regularly and thoroughly for ticks.Remove them properly and use Frontline or Advantage, if necessary. Hugs to your furever kids.
Thanks to each of you for listening to our story.
Sincerely,
Tony Santero
http://www.firstgiving.com/meredithhiney