Lyme Disease

Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: Week 2, Part 2 -- Why Do "Healthy" Test Results Get Lymies Down?

Posted Tue, 2010/07/20 - 07:01 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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Today I got excellent test results: normal. Although these tests are not searching for Lyme, but merely checking basic bodily functions, I still found myself sad, even if for only a few seconds. I think it's a common residual side-effect for Lymies.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: Week 2 -- The Emotional Side Of Exercise And Lyme

Posted Wed, 2010/07/14 - 02:00 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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After a week of stem cell injections and small bouts of physical therapy, it's time to step it up and get in shape. The emotional side of pain and Lyme Disease needs to be tackled, one Pilates move at a time.

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Controversial Lyme Disease Guidelines Upheld

Posted Tue, 2010/05/04 - 06:17 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease, Tests & Procedures, Drugs & Treatments

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An independent review has upheld previous guidelines regarding the treatment of Lyme disease.

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Global Post Article Talks About Lyme Disease and Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy

Posted Sun, 2009/10/11 - 02:20 by amybscher

The India Story, Lyme Disease, Drugs & Treatments

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Global Post writer Mridu Khullar nailed an article on Dr. Shroff's stem cell therapy in India, fairly telling the story and accurately covering the delicate issues that surround it. My story as well as my doctor's comments were also included. Thank you Mridu for going beyond what most of the media ever does -- and reaching a place where the story ends up telling itself.

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New Device May Be Effective In Preventing Lyme Disease

Posted Sun, 2009/09/13 - 20:45 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease, Prevention

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A new device called the "4-poster Deer Treatment Bait Station" was found to lower tick populations and could potentially reduce the incidence of Lyme disease.

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Climate Change And Lyme Disease

Posted Sun, 2009/08/09 - 13:24 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease

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As global temperatures rise, so too might the prevalence and distribution of insect born illnesses, including Lyme Disease.

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Advances In The War Against Lyme Disease

Posted Thu, 2009/04/09 - 00:10 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease

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Doctors have found a potential target to combat the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

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Another Lyme Disease Patient's Embryonic Stem Cell Experience

Posted Mon, 2009/02/02 - 10:00 by amybscher

The India Story, Lyme Disease, Drugs & Treatments

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After a recent discussion about stem cells and Lyme Disease on Lymenet.org, an online Lyme community, a fellow stem cell patient who underwent therapy in India chimed in to offer his experience for other people to read. I am posting his experience here with permission. I have had many requests for other patient stories and I thank him for being willing to do this.

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Balancing Act: Living With An Invisible Illness

Posted Tue, 2008/12/30 - 23:08 by amybscher

The India Story, Lyme Disease, Mind and body

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I'm writing this partly for self-sanity, partly for all the other Lyme patients brave enough to embark on this journey of healing and up against one of the most difficult challenges in their lifetime: being misunderstood.

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The BIG Question Of A Chronic Lyme Disease Cure

Posted Sat, 2008/08/23 - 01:20 by amybscher

The India Story, Lyme Disease, Drugs & Treatments

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It seems I have to answer this, totally emotionless, once and for all. I may paste it on my forehead and the signature tagline in my e-mail. I get asked it so many times that my answer seems canned. And despite absolutely loving that I can inspire hope in so many via the phone and e-mail, prospective patients need a place to go and read this for themselves. Over and over if they wish.....

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