CHRONIC LYME DISEASE
In some patients, Lyme disease can be fairly easy to treat while in others, it can feel like a never-ending battle. Chronic Lyme disease, which is surrounded by much controversy, is a systemic, debilitating condition which persists despite antibiotic therapy. The seriousness of this condition and its resistance to treatment necessitates an individualized treatment plan not based on arbitrary insurance guidelines.Chronic Lyme disease is also unique in that it is widely misunderstood and surrounded by controversy, leading to problems with physicians, friends and family, insurance companies, disability coverage, etc. The devastating symptoms and the myriad of secondary issues Lyme disease patients face often combine to leave the patient feeling overwhelmed and discouraged.
There is no established cure for chronic Lyme disease. The response to treatment varies greatly from patient to patient. Many patients find they need to stay on antibiotics long-term (ie. years). Patients may also need antibiotic combos, coinfection treatments, symptomatic medications, and natural therapies. With these treatments some patients experience full recovery. Those who don't are left to continue the search for treatment options.
Support groups, both online and offline, are very helpful for patients suffering with chronic Lyme. These groups enable patients to learn about new treatment options and to connect with others facing the same uncertainties.
Increasing numbers of those with chronic Lyme disease are being found to have other tick-borne illnesses as well. These other illnesses contribute to the difficulty with treatment. For more infomation about coinfections, see Coinfections.html.
Chronic Lyme Disease Links
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Lyme: Plague of Ignorance Regarding the Ignorance of a Plague
Attack of the Chronic Lyme Denialists
Why are we still sick?
Lyme debilitates after treatment
Lyme and Panic
Columbia Chronic Lyme Research Center
Lyme Disease: A Plea to Doctors
Outcomes in Cases of Chronic Disseminated Lyme
Degree of Sickness
Lyme Pals Group
Chronic Lyme Disease
Late & Chronic Lyme
Chronic Lyme Disease Abstracts
Symptoms & Persistence Files
Chronic Lyme Research Center
Chronic Illness Articles
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The Challenge of
Chronic Illness
The Spoon Theory
But you LOOK good
Excert to above
The Heartbreak of Seeing Them Suffer
Articles- Churches, Faith & Chronic Illness
Lyme Prayer Group
Suicide Prevention
Invisible Disabilities Advocate
Couples Facing Illness
Secondary Losses From Disabling Chronic Pain
Neurotoxins in Chronic Illness
Foods to Limit or Avoid
Coping with Illness
Tips For Coping With A Chronic Illness
Writing is good medicine
Creating a Happy Life
Journaling Benefits & Tips
Building a support system
The Don'ts of Chronic Illness
Kids- What is a Chronic Illness?
Guidelines for Non-Toxic Living
Rest Chronic Illness Ministries
Where is God?
Religion and Disability
Yoga and Chronic Illness
Living with Chronic Illness
Thank a doctor or health care facility
