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I was misdiagnosed with “chronic Lyme” by a quack doctor… but I am chronically ill
9 Dec 2018

I was misdiagnosed with “chronic Lyme” by a quack doctor… but I am chronically ill

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

I became obsessed with my identity as a chronic Lyme patient.

children
Domenick Braccia: Patient alleges “unnecessary and dangerous treatment”, “a cult-like atmosphere”
2 Dec 2018

Domenick Braccia: Patient alleges “unnecessary and dangerous treatment”, “a cult-like atmosphere”

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Stories | 0

A young woman’s horrific saga ends in the loss of an organ

Domenick Braccia, ILADS, Pennsylvania
ALS patients exploited | Domenick Braccia, Patricia Kane, Haverford Wellness Center
2 Dec 2018

ALS patients exploited | Domenick Braccia, Patricia Kane, Haverford Wellness Center

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Stories | 0

Local news exposes a shady operation

ALS, autism, Domenick Braccia, Motor neuron disease, Pennsylvania
Lyme quack abused her daughters and endangered patients
20 Nov 2018

Lyme quack abused her daughters and endangered patients

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Stories | 0

Another doctor becomes obsessed with Lyme disease

children, Massachusetts, Medical Child Abuse, Munchausen by proxy, opioids
Tainted Glutathione likely poisoned “Chronic Lyme” patients in Australia, where there is no Lyme disease
13 Aug 2018

Tainted Glutathione likely poisoned “Chronic Lyme” patients in Australia, where there is no Lyme disease

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

A dangerous consequence of chronic Lyme quackery.

Australia, treatments
Yolanda Hadid- treatment list
25 Jul 2018

Yolanda Hadid- treatment list

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

$5 million spent on treatments, according to US Weekly

How March for Science was tricked by chronic Lyme advocates
27 Jun 2018

How March for Science was tricked by chronic Lyme advocates

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

But the group changed its mind!

Doctor and scientist commentaries
Former Lyme Warrior: I’m embarrassed
22 Jun 2018

Former Lyme Warrior: I’m embarrassed

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

Stopping the “Lyme warrior” hogwash was life changing.

She almost fell for it. How a quack tried to convince her it was Lyme.
22 Jun 2018

She almost fell for it. How a quack tried to convince her it was Lyme.

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

“Thankfully, I’m not an idiot.”

Real Lyme patient: Stop spreading nonsense
7 Jun 2018

Real Lyme patient: Stop spreading nonsense

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

A story about unnecessary anxiety about Lyme disease, from the Netherlands.

Dutch, Nederlands, Netherlands, Real Lyme patients
Echte Lyme-patiënt: Stop met het verspreiden van onzin
7 Jun 2018

Echte Lyme-patiënt: Stop met het verspreiden van onzin

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

Had ik in chronische Lyme gelooft, dan was het slecht afgelopen.

Dutch, Nederlands, Netherlands, Real Lyme patients
Julia Bruzzese and the need for media responsibility
3 Jun 2018

Julia Bruzzese and the need for media responsibility

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

Why every chronic Lyme story needs to be questioned

children, ILADS, ILADS/ILADEF leaders
Case Study: A Patient Claiming Chronic Lyme Disease
13 Apr 2018

Case Study: A Patient Claiming Chronic Lyme Disease

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

The story of one patient who believed she had chronic Lyme disease.

Doctor and scientist commentaries, Minnesota
Deadly C. diff infections from unnecessary antibiotics for false chronic Lyme diagnoses
10 Apr 2018

Deadly C. diff infections from unnecessary antibiotics for false chronic Lyme diagnoses

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

Chronic Lyme treatments can kill

ALS, antibiotics, Clostridioides difficile, inappropriate prescribing, opportunistic infections, patient deaths
Good journalism on chronic Lyme pseudoscience
23 Mar 2018

Good journalism on chronic Lyme pseudoscience

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

Stories worth reading

From quack to science advocate: Personal journeys
4 Mar 2018

From quack to science advocate: Personal journeys

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

They changed their minds with science!

ILADS doctor says a boy is harmed by WiFi, so the parents sued the school.
28 Feb 2018

ILADS doctor says a boy is harmed by WiFi, so the parents sued the school.

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Stories | 0

Children are particularly vulnerable to quack diagnoses and treatments.

children, electromagnetic hypersensitivity, ILADS, Massachusetts
Steven Harris: Disciplined for intravenous garlic
26 Feb 2018

Steven Harris: Disciplined for intravenous garlic

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Rogues Gallery, Stories | 0

The California Medical Board details apparent horrific treatment of three patients, including a teenager. But the doctor received a slap on the wrist.

California, children, IgeneX, ILADS, ILADS/ILADEF leaders, Illinois, inappropriate prescribing, LymeDisease.org
How chronic Lyme groups trapped Nick
25 Feb 2018

How chronic Lyme groups trapped Nick

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Stories | 0

“Most of the things I was taught by the chronic Lyme community and by online groups later turned out to be false.”

victims
The trap of chronic Lyme
25 Feb 2018

The trap of chronic Lyme

by LymeScience Editor | posted in: Science vs myths, Stories | 0

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool.

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About LymeScience

The CDC and medical organizations around the world have warned of false and misleading information about curable tick-borne infections like Lyme disease.

Such misinformation is being spread by so-called “Lyme literate” doctors and “Lyme warriors” who promote themselves as patient advocates while doing a disservice to patients.

Victims of misinformation may come to believe they have multiple sham infections such as “chronic Lyme”, “chronic tick-borne Bartonella”, “chronic Babesia”, “toxic mold illness”, and Morgellons. Often, they are also falsely told they are immunocompromised.

Families are spending enormous amounts of time and money on quackery in desperate attempts to treat unrecognized infections, when something else is causing the symptoms.

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