For many Lyme survivors, the journey to diagnosis and healing is isolating, disorienting, and devastating. But for Ali Moresco, that journey eventually became a platform for impact through strategic advocacy, community building, and her groundbreaking work in patient-centered healthcare communications.| Project Lyme
The ever-present question those with tick-borne illness get asked by healthy friends, family, and acquaintances is: “Why is it so hard to treat?” The answer is layered, but one aspect of that answer lies within the very early stages of the disease: getting tested.| Project Lyme
The post May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Here Are 5 Things You Can Do to Raise Awareness appeared first on Project Lyme.| Project Lyme
Sarah Bolden organized Lyme-A-Palooza in partnership with Project Lyme, a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating tick-borne diseases through awareness and education. Lyme-A-Palooza debuted in Mount Pleasant on Saturday outside at Mainland Container Co. Kitchen and Bar. The inaugural event featured live music, food, vendors, and educational booths. The post Lyme-A-Palooza raises awareness and funds for Lyme disease in SC appeared first on Project Lyme.| Project Lyme
Growing up in Ocala, Florida, Kolten started playing baseball when he was just five years old and never looked back. But beyond baseball, there’s another battle that has deeply affected his family—one that has nothing to do with sports and everything to do with health. Kolten’s mom, Bonnie, has been fighting Lyme disease since he was in middle school. Before she got sick, neither of them had even heard of Lyme disease. That all changed when she started experiencing severe symptoms that ...| Project Lyme
In a recent episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Ashley Baker and Maria Johnson, members of the Emerging Leaders Board for Project Lyme, discuss their personal battles with Lyme disease and their roles in advocacy. Their stories not only highlight the harsh realities of living with Lyme but also offer hope and guidance for others on similar paths. The post Turning Pain into Purpose: How Project Lyme’s Emerging Leaders Fight for Survival and Hope appeared first on Project Lyme.| Project Lyme
The 5th annual Lyme Fly-In was held on Wednesday, February 19th. Project Lyme recaps the event by outlining funding requests, as well as sharing quips from congressional reps, staffers, and the events organizers.| Project Lyme
Dysautonomia, particularly Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), has been increasingly recognized as a potential complication of Lyme disease and other Vector-borne infections. While research in this area is still emerging, there is growing evidence of a significant overlap between these conditions.| Project Lyme
In this article we will focus on the relationship between Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Lyme disease can significantly affect quality of life. In clinical practice, symptoms overlap between the two, leading to diagnostic challenges and questions about their potential connection. The post Exploring the Overlap Between Dysautonomia and Lyme Disease appeared first on Project Lyme.| Project Lyme
