Lyme Blog Posts
Pick a little, talk a little–How to make a speech for IDSA Lyme review panel
Well, as you can see, I’ve reached the cutting and pasting portion of writing my speech for the IDSA Lyme Guidelines Review Panel—a bit like…
TOUCHED BY LYME: How to still have fun when you’re energy-sapped
The CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue) Association of America pulled together a list of low-energy entertainment ideas. See what you think.
Andy Schlafly of AAPS Takes on Autism Treatment–lessons for Lyme
Andy Schlafly of AAPS describes the efforts of AAPS to work with patient groups in health care reform for autism. His comments on how…
TOUCHED BY LYME: A beginner’s guide to all things Lyme
Almost every day, someone will post the following question on one of the many Lyme-related on-line support groups: I'm newly diagnosed (or think I might…
Talking the talk
Terrence McNally at KPFK, a local public radio station in Los Angeles interviewed me, Andy Wilson, Mandy, and Dr. Horowitz on June 23rd about the…
TOUCHED BY LYME:"Virtual theater party" for Under Our Skin–be there or be square
I don’t know about you all, but I’m terribly disappointed that I live too far away to attend any of the moviehouses showing Under Our…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Citizen promotion of "Under Our Skin"
The theatrical release of the Lyme documentary "Under Our Skin" is almost upon us. There is still time for you to help fill those theater…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Parenting kids with Lyme–“one day at a time” and a two-track approach
Let's say your family has been through the emotional meat grinder of dealing with a child who has Lyme disease. Then, after what may be…
Listen up! Speak out and be heard! Help CALDA represent your views to the IDSA!
The Infectious Diseases Society of America’s new Lyme disease guidelines review panel will hold a one day hearing on July 30. This hearing is part…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Is having Lyme-induced MCS a criminal offense?
Some people with Lyme disease develop a host of related problems, like extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and various chemicals in the environment. (This last…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Beauty and pain intertwined
ATTACK—A STORY OF LYME DISEASE is a most unusual group of photographs on display in the central California coastal town of Arroyo Grande. The pictures…
Gunfight at the OK Corral– Pistols at dawn! The Sequel–Stricker & Johnson reply to President of IDSA
A couple of weeks ago, I suggested you look the “pistols at dawn” action at the OK Corral between IDSA president, Dr. Ann Gershon,…