S.L.A.M. Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts

02/18/2025

02/16/2025

02/08/2025

by Jennifer Crystal A few months ago, someone told me that my life has a lot of restrictions. From a certain perspective, this statement seems true. To thr

02/08/2025

Mental health struggles are often a hidden symptom of Lyme disease and co-infections. It's not just in your head — your body is trying to tell you something. Shift the focus from ‘Why am I so emotional?’ to ‘What is my body trying to tell me right now?’ and start listening to the signs. 💫 To learn more about the connection between Lyme and mental health, check out "Lyme Disease and Mental Disorders: It’s Not All in Your Head" here: https://hubs.la/Q035Nm5H0

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02/03/2025

by Jennifer Crystal The first time I saw the award-winning Lyme documentary Under Our Skin, I was seated in the theater. In the film, a doctor who doesn’t

02/03/2025

GLA is proud to announce new research grants aimed at tackling critical gaps in Lyme disease research, including biobanking, pediatric Lyme disease, and chronic conditions. This new funding will drive scientific breakthroughs in 2025, addressing urgent challenges and providing solutions for better diagnosis and treatment. 🧬

Key highlights:
🔬 Establishing the European Lyme Biorepository
🧑‍⚕️ Research on Lyme disease and POTS at Johns Hopkins University
👶 Advancing pediatric Lyme disease research with Pedi Lyme Net

Read the full press release here: https://hubs.la/Q0356RSn0

01/31/2025

Jan 30th will always be a difficult date for my family and I. We lost Conner two years ago today- I wanted to release this special episode to share his story...

01/31/2025

The “Southern Charm” star said she “saw the toll [Lyme disease] took on his life trying to navigate the debilitating symptoms over the last 17 years.”

01/30/2025

📣LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR THE 2025 CENTER FOR LYME ACTION VIRTUAL ADVOCACY DAY on 2/19!

Calling all advocates passionate about Lyme & tick-borne diseases! The Center for Lyme Action invites you to be part of our Virtual Advocacy Day aimed at growing FY26 federal funding for Lyme & tick-borne disease research, prevention, & response.

We especially need advocates from Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island & Vermont!

✨ Our combined efforts have nearly tripled federal funding from FY20 – FY24, & now we aim to continue this positive trajectory.

Your commitment is invaluable in shaping the future of Lyme & tick-borne disease funding. Register at www.centerforlymeaction.org

01/29/2025

Oh Hi Mark 👋 Join Mark and make your voice heard with the new administration https://hubs.la/Q034mjC_0

01/29/2025

by Jennifer Crystal When I was bedridden with Lyme disease and two of its co-infections—babesia and ehrlichia— people sometimes asked if I had tried medita

01/29/2025

Learn how glutathione can help combat Lyme disease symptoms like brain fog and fatigue. Discover its benefits, dosage, and importance of consulting a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor for personalized treatment.

01/21/2025

Lyme disease impacts every aspect of a patient’s life — and that includes neuropsychiatric health.

In fact, one published study found a link between one-third of psychiatric patients showing signs of Lyme.

Late-stage Lyme can bring on symptoms like depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity, all of which deeply affect mental well-being and quality of life.
At ILADS, we are dedicated to ensuring patients feel seen, valued, and heard. That’s why through December 20th, we’re granting free and exclusive access to ILADS educational training modules to any clinician who donates to ILADEF.

Let’s make a difference in patient lives together. Learn more about how you can support us at the link in our bio.

01/21/2025

01/18/2025

Lymies can relate💚

Living with chronic Lyme disease means normalizong experiences others cannot comprehend. From enduring daily pain, constant medical procedures, even needing rest after simple tasks… Lyme patients know resilience beyond what meets the eye 💪

01/14/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝! While Lyme disease is the most common tickborne pathogen with over 𝟓𝟎% of ticks carrying the bacterium, there are other tickborne pathogens. Ticks commonly carry many tickborne pathogens with 𝟖.𝟒% of ticks carrying more than 1 pathogen, referred to as a co-infection. Here is a summary of the tickborne pathogens present in the tick population of Pennsylvania for 2024.
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