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24.01.2022 When Lyme disease is misdiagnosed as depression Although depression is common in any chronic illness, it is more prevalent with Lyme patients than in most other chronic illnesses. writes Dr. Bransfield in his paper Lyme, Depression and Suicide. There are very good reasons for that:... - Serious symptoms stop people living their ‘normal’ life: lack of sleep, constant pain, loss of independence - to name just a few - Many doctors dismiss patients who report never having felt so ill, and for so long - in their entire life. - Many doctors offer no medical treatment to relieve symptoms. - Many doctors confuse cause and effect: they think patients are sick because they are depressed. In fact, patients are depressed because they are sick: Lyme disease causes immune effects and biochemical changes that physiologically contribute to depression and suicide risk. The national conversation on depression reminds us of the need to remove barriers for Lyme disease patients who are already feeling overwhelmed and stigmatized. says Dr Daniel Cameron. That is even more true for Australian Lyme patients. They have only a handful of experienced Lyme aware doctors to choose from. Those doctors have long waiting lists. And those doctors are also stigmatised within their profession, risking their careers because they dare to treat Lyme disease in Australia. Have you had a doctor diagnose you with depression when it was Lyme? Have you had a doctor diagnose your multi-system symptoms as depression? If this article causes concerns for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 https://lymewarrior.us//lyme-disease-depression-and-suicide

24.01.2022 Parenting a child with #Lymedisease can be lonely. Medical professionals, family members and the community at large can be unhelpful at best and obstructive and abusive at worst. It helps to connect with other parents with children who have Lyme, no matter where they are #youdontgetittillyougetit 10am ACT/NSW/Qld/Tas/Vic 9.30am NT/SA, 8am WA Tuesday (tomorrow morning)

21.01.2022 The Fatigue Super Conference 2021 - 19-25 April [Free & Online] Watch 40+ world-class fatigue experts Access to 40+ exclusive talks 7 life-changing days ... All under one (virtual) roof Explore fatigue, sleep, brain fog, food sensitivities, immune issues and much much more. Learn more on the website: https://www.fatiguesuperconference.com/ See more

17.01.2022 17 years of hell with undiagnosed Lyme disease Nicola Lavin, an Irish medical scientist and mother, was bitten by a tick while in New York 20 years ago. Within weeks of returning home to Ireland she’d developed joint pain, low energy and vomiting - all dismissed by doctors as typical of her pregnancy until they discovered heart failure. But even then, though they treated it, no one investigated the CAUSE of her heart failure. Irish doctors never tested for Lyme disease, des...pite Nicola’s history of tick bite in a known endemic area. It was after a surgical procedure nine years later that Nicola crashed: "I was spending day after day in extreme agony and you don’t have any energy or strength to even turn yourself over in bed. It’s like you’re existing but you’re not living, said Nicola. You’re like a shell of a person. You lose your friends because life goes on and it’s hard for them to be around illness 24/7. In 2015 Nicola sent her blood to Germany. She had American strain of Borrelia that causes Lyme disease. Nicola’s message: Lyme patients have worse quality of life than those with cancer or heart failure. You’re left with a really horrific illness that you really don’t know too much about, you’re sick and yet you have to be your own doctor and advocate, you don’t have the support network that other illnesses have. she says. Can you relate to Nicola’s story? Read her full story here: https://www.rsvplive.ie//galway-woman-shares-incredible-17

15.01.2022 The latest research in Lyme disease & co-infections! LDAA Patron Dr Richard Horowitz discusses the latest developments in Lyme disease medicine with Dr Jill Carnahan. Strap yourself in for a fast-paced and information-packed 50 minute interview! Hear the latest on:... - incidence, testing and diagnosis, - relapsing fevers, - autoimmunity, immune suppressant environmental exposures, how water damaged buildings both increases susceptibility and prevents recovery, - biofilm and persister cells, - essential oils in combination with gentamycin, - the 8-week combination protocol and new hope for fast-tracking randomly controlled trials. - new hope for Babesia and Bartonella treatment, how critical tickbite prevention is Thank you Dr Horowitz, your work will help drive progress here in Australia https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicine/videos/401330021274797

13.01.2022 Medicinal Cannabis in Australia Many Lyme patients find that medicinal cannabis relieves symptoms such as neuropathy, arthritis and insomnia. If you have ever wanted to know more about it, this FREE Australian webinar may be a good place to start. A panel of patients, a GP, a pharmacist and a researcher will cover personal experience, conditions & evidence, dosage forms & interactions, manufacture and current Aussie clinical trials. And there will be time for questions. D...ate: TOMORROW Thursday 5th November Duration: ~1 hour, 15mins (depending on Q&A) Venue: The comfort of your own home (it's a webinar) Cost: Free Time: Nov 5, 2020 7:00pm VIC, NSW, TAS 6:00pm QLD 6:30pm SA 5:30pm NT 4:00pm WA You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_9B_aNQnARxObFO2SV-_3QQ

12.01.2022 You're invited to our 'Lymie Lunch' every Tuesday We have such a lovely time and had great feedback about the benefits of gathering for our Lymie Lunch. The group unanimously decided to continue to connect each week throughout the holiday season and it also unanimously decided we need a reminder Lymies are TOP-LEVEL experts at social distancing and getting together electronically has never been easier, so let's join hands and get together for a check-in, some connect...ion, fun and camaraderie We know we have to stick together at times like this! #LymieLunch When? Every Tuesday What time Please note time change due to Daylight Saving ending! WA 11am - 12pm (Brunch for you ) NT 12.30-1.30 pm SA 12.30-1.30 QLD | NSW | VIC | ACT | TAS 1-2pm What shall I bring? Your snacks and drink of choice, and your real self Where? https://zoom.us/j/208307572 Meeting ID: 208 307 572 Passcode: 027067 Learning to use Zoom Zoom is a super easy, online conferencing program. If you've not used it before, please don't panic, the steps are usually pretty easy. If you are concerned and want to ensure you get connected, reach out to us for help Click this link 5 minutes early:https://zoom.us/j/208307572 Your first time on zoom? Use this 1 min tutorial: https://support.zoom.us/ 1. Click on the link and it will download a small app automatically 2. It may ask for permission to use camera and audio - please say yes. Once you're in the virtual zoom 'meeting room' you have complete control and can turn your audio and/or video off whenever you choose. 3. Please mute yourself if you have background noise (mute button is found by hovering your mouse over the audio image).

06.01.2022 May your Easter be bright and happy with love from all at LDAA!

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