Lyme in Australia

Lyme is everywhere.  From Canada, to Poland, to Australia.  It's just so unbelievable to read stories of people, or whole families, affected by Lyme but who are being turned away by the medical community.  And that's happening from one corner of the Earth to the other.

Honestly, does the medical community think we're making this stuff up?  Do they think I've "faked" my recovery after 17 months of antibiotics?  Just what will it take for them to BELIEVE?

I feel for Australians who have been affected by Lyme.  Our situation in Canada is only marginally better then theirs.  But at least we neighbour the U.S. where doctors who treat Lyme are accessible.  Australia is on its own, so the situation is more difficult. 

I was encouraged to see that the Australian family in the video below has found a Lyme-literate medical doctor in Australia to treat them.  They are receiving antibiotics and herbal medications.  I wonder what the rules are in Australia regarding long-term antibiotic treatments for Lyme.  In Canada, a doctor will lose his licence if he/she does not follow the protocol for Lyme treatment which permits only about a month's worth of antibiotics. 

All I can say is that we need to continue to speak up and tell our stories - in newspapers, on the radio, on blogs, on YouTube, on the internet, and on Facebook.  Wherever and whenever we can.  We need to continue to bombard them.  Eventually, things will change; I believe that.  And these social media will have played a huge role in that.

Calling Aussies!

I have noticed quite a number of readers of my blog from Australia lately.  I'd love to write a blog post featuring Lyme disease in Australia.  Would you help me by sending me your comments, either by commenting on this post below, or by e-mailing me at astraightpath27@gmail.com?  I'd love to hear from you to get a better understanding of what's happening in your country.  I may use some of the information in my blog post, but will be sure to keep names private.  (And feel free to remain anonymous if that makes you more comfortable.)

I've seen some news reports out of Australia on the internet, so I have a sense of some of the issues.  From what I understand, medical officials deny that there is Lyme disease in Australia, yet there are people with Lyme who have never left the continent!  I know that there have been some demonstrations / protests organized to draw attention to the issue.  I know it's hard to get treatment for Lyme in Australia.

I'd love to hear what your personal experience has been.  If you give me permission, I could even feature your story on my blog.  Please let me know if that would be OK.

Thanks for your help!  Sending warm thoughts and blessings to my fellow Lyme sufferers from Australia.