Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed or dismissed, leaving patients searching for answers for years. Jennifer’s journey took eight years and dozens of doctors before she was correctly diagnosed
Testing for Lyme is unreliable, and co-infections like Babesia and Bartonella require different treatments. A negative test doesn’t mean you don’t have Lyme, and untreated co-infections can prolong illness
Self-advocacy and persistence are essential in navigating chronic illness. Many doctors don’t have the training or time to diagnose complex cases, so patients must keep pushing for proper care
Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and the medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of...
Jennifer Crystal is the author of One Tick Stopped the Clock, which chronicles her journey with tick-borne and other chronic illness. She is the Senior Writer and Patient Experience Representative for the Lyme Wellness Initiative...