Looking Back, Looking Ahead, Giving Thanks
by Jennifer Crystal The end of the year is a time to reflect. For those of us with a chronic illness, like Lyme disease, it can take a little more effort to look back, look …MORE
Yearly Archives:
2016
Locking Up the Obstacle of Guilt
by Jennifer Crystal Patients with a chronic illness, like Lyme disease, can carry more guilt than symptoms. The holiday season is, as the Andy Williams song goes, “the hap-happiest season of all.” While many …MORE
What to Do When You Get Bad News About Your Health
by Kerry J. Heckman #MyLymeLife Getting bad news is hard for anyone. For people with a chronic illness, like Lyme disease, it can happen often. Here are 8 tips to help you manage the bad news. …MORE
Tick-borne Infections on the Rise in Gray Wolves
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Science Officer As the majority of emerging infectious diseases stem from wildlife, the rise of tick-borne Infections in gray wolves is a good indicator of the future of Lyme and …MORE
It’s Not All or Nothing
by Jennifer Crystal Suffering from a chronic illness, like Lyme disease, can make you feel like you are missing out this holiday season because you can’t attend a party or visit with a friend. But …MORE
A Naval Aviator’s Experience with Lyme Disease
by Luke D. Miller #MyLymeLife When I was 21, I earned my bachelor’s degree and accepted a commission as a Marine Officer in Quantico, Virginia. Serving my country was my only dream. I spent many …MORE
Lyme Disease Prevention Needs Co-Operation, Not...
by Hannah Staab and Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Science Officer With the election of a new President in the United States, the heated rhetoric about reinforcing America’s southern border has ignored the critical need for …MORE
Trauma and Lyme Disease
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife How could I compare my experiences with Lyme disease to those who had endured worse? It’s taken me a long time to get to this point, to be able to admit …MORE
From Lyme to the NYC Marathon’s Finish Line
Running a marathon of 26.2 miles is a herculean effort even for most healthy people. But for those who suffer a chronic health issue, like Lyme disease, it requires determination and drive that most of …MORE
