It was May 2013 when I was diagnosed with 'the summer flu.' I was bedridden with fevers, chills, and body aches. My hands, feet, and face started tingling, and I could no longer turn my head. It was my boss who first suggested I might have Lyme disease. A long-time resident of Martha's Vineyard, she knew something I didn't—the Vineyard is infested with ticks. Even still, I struggled to find a doctor who would treat me.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is another debilitating, multisystemic illness that was neglected for decades, which is finally gaining recognition due to a study funded by the NIH. Our health agencies have demonstrated their ability to move quickly, there just needs to be the will.
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Protein in human sweat may protect some people against Lyme diseaseRebecca Sohn is a freelance science writer. She writes about a variety of science, health and environmental topics, and is particularly interested in how science impacts people's lives. She has been an intern at CalMatters and STAT, as well as a science fellow at Mashable.
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