Lyme Disease...What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Could Kill You - Paperback

by Kathryn Nedved Hoffman (Author)

Vision loss, chronic aches and pains, itchy body, swollen glands, headaches, low grade fevers and rashes, neurological issues, are just a few of the many Lyme disease symptoms that Doctors misdiagnose every day. Over time it can be debilitating. Left untreated, it could be fatal. Tens of thousands of people are misdiagnosed each year with MS, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases, when if fact they have Lyme disease. Too many family doctors miss the signs, don't know what to look for, and some do not believe Lyme disease is real. This book is based on 2 1/2 years of research and information from over 100 Lyme disease patients and specialists. Put in simple terms, I give the nuts and bolts about this disease and what changes need to be made to live with Chronic Lyme disease. I list all 5 ways you can now be infected with Lyme and how you can protect yourself and your family.

Author Biography

I am a Lyme disease survivor. I have struggled with this terrible disease for over 3 years. I was told by 3 different doctors that I did not have Lyme disease, when in fact I did. Too many family practitioners don't know how to detect the symptoms. MS, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are just a few of the misdiagnosed diseases. If caught early, it can be treated and put into a dormant state. Left untreated and it can be fatal. I spent over $32,000.00 out of pocket on medicine and treatments to get me to where my life is today. I still struggle, but have learned how to manage by making serious life changes. Chronic Lyme disease can be debilitating if you let it. I have chosen a different path and changed my lifestyle so that I can be around for many years to come.