OFF TOPIC/Re: Lymes Disease

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As a fellow " Lymie " , this has been one heck of a ride. Lyme disease

must be one of the biblical horsemen! It was originally discovered in

Lyme Connecticut (CT) in the 1970s.

I think the " S " in LymeS is a possesive S for Lyme'S.

A peer reviewed paper from Poland had documented Lyme in mosquitoes.

The bacteria that causes this is a spirochete that is very similar to

syphilis. That would at least imply that Lyme could be sexually

transmitted.

Lyme disease is also associated with Lupus, fibromyalgia, Parkison's,

Alzheimer's, MS, and more.

Lyme is transmitted amongst family members, expecially mother to child

via the umbilical cord. Fellow Lymies have commented that their

spouses eventually start getting Lyme symptoms.

My MS to Lyme voyage took several physicians eight (8) years, and

multiple MS drugs. Finally, I realized my disease was not like

everyone elses, spent time studying in the library, figured out it was

Lyme, the hired an out of state competent Lyme Literate Medical Doctor

(LLMD).

In March 08 I was diagnosed with Lyme and started antibiotics. The

initial few months of startup has been the " valley of the shadow of

death " . Just moments ago, my plumber said I look much better now than

in May 08. :-)

For a 5 min 30 sec trailer for the Lyme documentary " Under Our Skin " :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxWgS0XLVqw &

For a 20 minute compilation of Lyme news casts:

http://vimeo.com/2354218

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> As one with chronic Lyme disease, you are right Art. The correct name

> is " Lyme disease " in which the name did originate from the town of

> Lyme CO. It is usually written Lyme (capitol L) disease (small d).

> Some interesting facts: The bacteria that causes Lyme disease is from

> the genus Borrelia. In the United States the actual bacteria that

> causes Lyme disease is Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). In Europe and other

> countries Lyme disese is caused by other species of Borrelia. BTW It

> doesn't have to be from just the deer tick. As I mentioned before the

> bacteria does not single out just deer ticks. Also there have been

> proven other vectors of transmission of Lyme disease besides ticks

> (fleas, horseflies etc) but real proof of transmission by them is

> scanty. Some swear Lyme disease is also sexually transmitted. My

> concern is that it is in the blood supply. We are advised not to

> donate blood as Lyme disease is not tested for in the blood supply.

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