How callouses is that, to cling to flawed, abysmal unreliable tests. Out dated scientific Studies/ Tests, mostly based on opinion. And either NO treatment, or UNDER treatment.
Both lead to CHRONIC.
People are suffering / dying from this Disease.
I was told " I don't treat Lyme Disease "
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m hunter
12 years ago
My son had it 2 years ago...worst time if my life. Took months to diagnose.
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Marc
12 years ago
The current treatment available on the NHS is an absolute disgrace and diagnostic testing well out of date.
As soon as it's possibly lymes it's like you're an alien...or psychologically deranged.
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Ana L
12 years ago
Open your eyes! For people sake.
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Jack jackson
12 years ago
Sick and tired of being sick and tired and there are no Lyme literate doctors.this is a very very serious matter
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Kathryn Walker
12 years ago
I moved from the UK to Germany 15 years ago never having heard of this illness. I ran in the woods a lot in shorts. A warning sign at the entrance to the woods would have helped a lot. The consequences have been horrendous. Soon after, I got a positive result for Lyme Disease but the doctors trivialised it as nothing.
Endless symptoms followed but no doctor recognised the cause. Five years later I was in a virtual coma. Incredibly, I did find a single doctor with many years experience who had seen this all before and who treated me with long-term combination antibiotics and so brought me back to health. Attacks of the disease continue however so the next time I had muscle pains that had me gasping added to the difficulty in perceiving the world. The story continues.
The lack of knowledge amongst the medical profession is truly breath-taking. I have medical insurance but have to pay all my medical bills because most of the doctors operating in this field are private. They have to be or else they have problems as they have to bend current official treament rules to get their patients healthy. The times I've visited the UK and had to go to the doctor's, they haven't had a clue.
I can hardly believe the situation I find myself in. I was a fit marathon runner with a great life. The illness is a nightmare. Accessing treatment is a nightmare. Wading through the information, misinformation, false information is also a time-consuming task. Why do I have hardly have any medical support in a highly developed country? And they quote Germany as having a greater understanding of LD. At the moment it looks like I can never return to England because of this. Please DO something. And fast.
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jacqui butterworth
12 years ago
26yrs of being ignored by the medical profession-now suffer severe arthritis
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nina mynk
12 years ago
I have had for 3 years with a positive test and have had no help from the NHS. I have paid privately to see a Lyme specialist - in particular, I am signing this petition for all the people who cannot afford to be treated.
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Julie Baugh
12 years ago
ignored and humiliated, made me and my child vunerable to bad doctors and health prof.
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Jeff Borrman
12 years ago
I cycle three/four weeks in the North Norfolk countryside. I always check for ticks after a ride, been lucky so far but I have had friends who have not. Many people are not aware of the dangers.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Why isn't this being handled properly? How much time, money and effort is being lost by misdiagnosis. How many are facing life changing situations because of inaction?
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Marian Gale-Batten
12 years ago
I cannot believe how ignorant the general public are of the terrible disease. My family lived in Connecticut back in the early '90s and everyone was aware of it at that time. It's a disgrace that successive British governments and the NHS have done nothing to inform the general public about Lyme Disease.
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TB
12 years ago
I have a friend with Lymes which wasn't caught soon enough so am very aware of the dangers and how important it is that all Drs are Lymes aware
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A Blake
12 years ago
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lyme is carried by the tick which live on deer ,also sheep. My grandson picked up ticks in Richmond Park. He has been diagnosed with lyme. He is only 5 yrs old. Richmond park is packed with deer. there are no awareness signs/notices... there should be!
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Renee Rowlands
12 years ago
I had a tick bite in Berkshire, in July, 2014 and a week or so later, noticed the typical Lyme disease rash on my leg. I am now taking antibiotics.
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Monica McEwan
12 years ago
More research needs to be done & up to date & adequate resources need to be available! Medics right across the profession need to be better informed of this disease & the consequences of it! Most of all this government needs to stop covering up & hiding the truth about the realities & true figures connected with this horrible disease! Their fear is 'cost' when its priority should be our peoples 'health'!!!
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siegfried woiwod
12 years ago
all MD's should be more informed about Lyme disease.
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Kevin merritt
12 years ago
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Fiona Gettings
12 years ago
I can vouch for the fact it is present in the south of England, in fact I couldn't be any further south x
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Toby Thatcher
12 years ago
Fortunately not affected by this disease myself but I care about those who are.
How callouses is that, to cling to flawed, abysmal unreliable tests. Out dated scientific Studies/ Tests, mostly based on opinion. And either NO treatment, or UNDER treatment. Both lead to CHRONIC. People are suffering / dying from this Disease. I was told " I don't treat Lyme Disease "
My son had it 2 years ago...worst time if my life. Took months to diagnose.
The current treatment available on the NHS is an absolute disgrace and diagnostic testing well out of date. As soon as it's possibly lymes it's like you're an alien...or psychologically deranged.
Open your eyes! For people sake.
Sick and tired of being sick and tired and there are no Lyme literate doctors.this is a very very serious matter
I moved from the UK to Germany 15 years ago never having heard of this illness. I ran in the woods a lot in shorts. A warning sign at the entrance to the woods would have helped a lot. The consequences have been horrendous. Soon after, I got a positive result for Lyme Disease but the doctors trivialised it as nothing. Endless symptoms followed but no doctor recognised the cause. Five years later I was in a virtual coma. Incredibly, I did find a single doctor with many years experience who had seen this all before and who treated me with long-term combination antibiotics and so brought me back to health. Attacks of the disease continue however so the next time I had muscle pains that had me gasping added to the difficulty in perceiving the world. The story continues. The lack of knowledge amongst the medical profession is truly breath-taking. I have medical insurance but have to pay all my medical bills because most of the doctors operating in this field are private. They have to be or else they have problems as they have to bend current official treament rules to get their patients healthy. The times I've visited the UK and had to go to the doctor's, they haven't had a clue. I can hardly believe the situation I find myself in. I was a fit marathon runner with a great life. The illness is a nightmare. Accessing treatment is a nightmare. Wading through the information, misinformation, false information is also a time-consuming task. Why do I have hardly have any medical support in a highly developed country? And they quote Germany as having a greater understanding of LD. At the moment it looks like I can never return to England because of this. Please DO something. And fast.
26yrs of being ignored by the medical profession-now suffer severe arthritis
I have had for 3 years with a positive test and have had no help from the NHS. I have paid privately to see a Lyme specialist - in particular, I am signing this petition for all the people who cannot afford to be treated.
ignored and humiliated, made me and my child vunerable to bad doctors and health prof.
I cycle three/four weeks in the North Norfolk countryside. I always check for ticks after a ride, been lucky so far but I have had friends who have not. Many people are not aware of the dangers.
Why isn't this being handled properly? How much time, money and effort is being lost by misdiagnosis. How many are facing life changing situations because of inaction?
I cannot believe how ignorant the general public are of the terrible disease. My family lived in Connecticut back in the early '90s and everyone was aware of it at that time. It's a disgrace that successive British governments and the NHS have done nothing to inform the general public about Lyme Disease.
I have a friend with Lymes which wasn't caught soon enough so am very aware of the dangers and how important it is that all Drs are Lymes aware
lyme is carried by the tick which live on deer ,also sheep. My grandson picked up ticks in Richmond Park. He has been diagnosed with lyme. He is only 5 yrs old. Richmond park is packed with deer. there are no awareness signs/notices... there should be!
I had a tick bite in Berkshire, in July, 2014 and a week or so later, noticed the typical Lyme disease rash on my leg. I am now taking antibiotics.
More research needs to be done & up to date & adequate resources need to be available! Medics right across the profession need to be better informed of this disease & the consequences of it! Most of all this government needs to stop covering up & hiding the truth about the realities & true figures connected with this horrible disease! Their fear is 'cost' when its priority should be our peoples 'health'!!!
all MD's should be more informed about Lyme disease.
.
I can vouch for the fact it is present in the south of England, in fact I couldn't be any further south x
Fortunately not affected by this disease myself but I care about those who are.