UK Lyme Petition

I got tick bite when on holiday in greece given antibiotics by doctor there came home taken very ill went to my own doctor told him what had happened said it was chest infection few weeks very tired sweaty with chills disorientated at the time I was at hospital clinic they kept me did blood and urine tests gave me doxycycline went to my own doctor who said it was lymes as I had still got the bullseye on my leg gave me another month doxycycline finished them 3 weeks rushed to hospital severe chest pain sent me home said not due to lymes go and see your own doctor so after 3 weeks for appointment saw a different doctor who said dont think its lymes will get you a referral to dermatologist as they had no magic wand to wave it away so home and back to bed heard nothing so contacted surgery they then called me back had spoken to dermatology who said to refer me to infectous diseases so now I have a choose and book form lets hope I get a good prognosis

My daughter was treated with iv antibotic professional now saying she doesnt have it!!! Frustrated as she only 12!!!

This is a very real and dangerous disease, which seems to be swept under the table. There needs to be leaflets and warnings in the national parks, at the moment, there is very little, or it is available, 'under the counter' if you ask for information. I know people with Lyme's disease, and it is awful. Publicise the risks and preventative measures we can take to prevent this disease please.

I whole-heartedly agree the need for high-lighting the very real risk of Lyme disease!

Sure, do something. It's needed

A very important issue indeed!

This clear needs more funds.

I suffer from Lyme Disease for over a year now.

There needs to be far more awareness generated about Lyme disease, and far improved treatment on offer and available,

This affects someone I know and the process of getting drugs and treatment is too long winded and costly!

after my mum has suffered 26yrs its time that they got the treatment they need

I have had ME/Lyme disease for 26yrs and am appalled at the way I and millions more over the world have been treated. Why are we ignored and told we are 'just imagining we are ill? it is because contaminated vaccinations and biowarfare germs are making us ill.

Why is this horrible multi faceted disease still not understood by professionals ? why aren't medics trained as young doctors to distinguish Lyme disease as they are in all other aspects of medicine and treatments surely this is not too much to ask instead of shutting the illness away and put it under the 'blanket' of metal illness would something be done if the Minister of Health was suffering Lyme disease or would they be classed as a 'Mental problem'?

Its an absolute scandal.

Southwick , Fareham hampshire Had tests by GP Negative also private tests with Dr Dryden Winchester carried out at porton down Negative. At my wits end in so much pain and no help or answers :(

TIME TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY!

My sister has suffered from lyne for a number of years which has made her housebound there has been no help from medics diagnosing her as a depressive not believing her condition. WHY IS THERE NO HELP OF ANY KIND do I have to watch my sister suffer.

Lyme is at epidemic levels all over the world. Wake up medical profession and governments we need you to act!!!

It is so difficult to be taken seriously and to get the right treatment quickly. More awareness and understanding is needed from our UK general practitioners

12yrs & chronic after a false neg test. 2 private tests both gave possitives. I was then given abx for 3 mths only 18 mths later repeat tests still possitive but no further treatment permitted on NHS..I'm now disabled