Stories of Healing from Tick-Borne Diseases
Tick-borne tenacity is committed to sharing the stories of those who have suffered from persistent tick-borne infections. We are shining a light on the struggles that many patients have felt while battling these diseases, we are encouraging patients at the start of their journey to keep persevering, and we are showing that patients who undergo long term treatment for these diseases can and do get better.
Stories of Healing
Jenn - Oregon
Years sick without diagnosis: 14
Number of Doctors Seen Before Diagnosis: 6
Diagnosed with: Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella
Therapy: antibiotics, antimalarial, herbs & supplements
Years of treatment: 7 - still treating
Story: Treatment for Lyme and co-infections has been a complete life saver. Before treatment, I had severe insomnia, fatigue, stabbing neck pain, dizziness, anxiety, chills & intense brain fog. But no one would take my symptoms seriously, even after a positive blood test for Lyme disease. It wasn't until I found a Lyme-literate doctor & began extensive treatment that I finally began feeling better. Its been a long journey, but as a result of treatment I was able to go to law school. Now that my fatigue and dizziness are gone I've started figure skating again.