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Lyme Disease is thriving in Chicagoland and across our country! Education and awareness are not!
Over the last six years, we have met many many people in the Chicagoland area and around the country that have, or know someone that has Lyme Disease/Chronic Lyme. Researchers believe that there are tens of 1,000's more that are misdiagnosed with MS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigure, Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid issues, Lupus, Autism, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, Alzheimers, sudden onset of allergies, ADD....the list is long.
In no way are we claiming to being medical experts. God has brought so many people into our lives with Lyme that we wanted to create a place to share information we've learned and are learning on our journeys. Many of us have been dealing with Chronic Lyme Disease and
co-infections for several years after being misdiagnosed for many years beforehand. Many of us were first diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr Virus, Allergies, Lupus, Candida, stress, etc. We've seen many doctors and "specialists" and have spent tens of thousands of dollars, which is a very similar story for most Lyme patients.
Most people in Chicagoland have to travel out of state to see Lyme Literate doctors because our experience has been that most of the doctors here are NOT up to date on current Lyme Disease information.
We believe that God is and will continue to change that.
Visit www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/lyme_slides.html to
see information on the historic hearing July 30th, 2009 on
Lyme Disease Treatment Guidelines in Washington D.C.
There is currently no test that is 100% for Lyme. The CDC even admits that Lyme needs to be diagnosed on symptoms, not just test results. The Western Blot (reading bands and not just the results) is the first screening test to do. Most LLMD's that I know of will not run an ELISA test without a Western Blot. Igenex Lab and Clongen Lab, www.igenex.com, and www.clongen.com, are trusted labs.
Unfortuntately we know many people that the "BIG" hospitals have missed. If you have symptoms of Lyme or have been diagnosed with one of the above conditions, we believe that it may be beneficial for you to contact a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor, or have your current doctor call a Lyme Literate doctor to learn more.
The treatment for Lyme Disease typically includes antibiotics and health supplements (as well as exercise and diet). Typically, antibiotics and health supplements are a big part of Lyme Disease treatment. There are other alternative treatments, as well.
Please check out the links in the left-hand column of the page for local support groups and organizations in the Chicagoland area. Radio interviews, a symptom checklist, and information about the documentary film Under Our Skin can also be found there.
Please pray for Andy Abrahams Wilson and the film, "Under Our Skin,"
LLMDs worldwide, and all the people suffering from Lyme Disease.
If you know of any local theaters that would be interested in showing the film "Under Our Skin," please let us know. We need to raise awareness about Lyme Disease in both the medical community and in the general public.
For more information about Lyme Disease please email paxvobiscum81@yahoo.com .
"Greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city." -- Chris Tomlin
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them;
for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.
He will not leave you nor forsake you." -- Deuteronomy 31:6
Disclaimer
We believe the information contained on these webpages and links is some of the most credible information on the many issues surrounding Lyme disease. Information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
We're sorry for the inconvenience!
Please browse our web page for information,
and click on the "support groups" tab for other groups in the area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lyme Disease is thriving in Chicagoland and across our country! Education and awareness are not!
Over the last six years, we have met many many people in the Chicagoland area and around the country that have, or know someone that has Lyme Disease/Chronic Lyme. Researchers believe that there are tens of 1,000's more that are misdiagnosed with MS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigure, Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid issues, Lupus, Autism, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, Alzheimers, sudden onset of allergies, ADD....the list is long.
In no way are we claiming to being medical experts. God has brought so many people into our lives with Lyme that we wanted to create a place to share information we've learned and are learning on our journeys. Many of us have been dealing with Chronic Lyme Disease and
co-infections for several years after being misdiagnosed for many years beforehand. Many of us were first diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr Virus, Allergies, Lupus, Candida, stress, etc. We've seen many doctors and "specialists" and have spent tens of thousands of dollars, which is a very similar story for most Lyme patients.
Most people in Chicagoland have to travel out of state to see Lyme Literate doctors because our experience has been that most of the doctors here are NOT up to date on current Lyme Disease information.
We believe that God is and will continue to change that.
Visit www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/lyme_slides.html to
see information on the historic hearing July 30th, 2009 on
Lyme Disease Treatment Guidelines in Washington D.C.
There is currently no test that is 100% for Lyme. The CDC even admits that Lyme needs to be diagnosed on symptoms, not just test results. The Western Blot (reading bands and not just the results) is the first screening test to do. Most LLMD's that I know of will not run an ELISA test without a Western Blot. Igenex Lab and Clongen Lab, www.igenex.com, and www.clongen.com, are trusted labs.
Unfortuntately we know many people that the "BIG" hospitals have missed. If you have symptoms of Lyme or have been diagnosed with one of the above conditions, we believe that it may be beneficial for you to contact a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor, or have your current doctor call a Lyme Literate doctor to learn more.
The treatment for Lyme Disease typically includes antibiotics and health supplements (as well as exercise and diet). Typically, antibiotics and health supplements are a big part of Lyme Disease treatment. There are other alternative treatments, as well.
Please check out the links in the left-hand column of the page for local support groups and organizations in the Chicagoland area. Radio interviews, a symptom checklist, and information about the documentary film Under Our Skin can also be found there.
Please pray for Andy Abrahams Wilson and the film, "Under Our Skin,"
LLMDs worldwide, and all the people suffering from Lyme Disease.
If you know of any local theaters that would be interested in showing the film "Under Our Skin," please let us know. We need to raise awareness about Lyme Disease in both the medical community and in the general public.
For more information about Lyme Disease please email paxvobiscum81@yahoo.com .
"Greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city." -- Chris Tomlin
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them;
for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.
He will not leave you nor forsake you." -- Deuteronomy 31:6
Disclaimer
We believe the information contained on these webpages and links is some of the most credible information on the many issues surrounding Lyme disease. Information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
