a) bravo on the PR for Lyme! b) That is MY Story exactly except substitute triathlon for 1/2 marathon! c) you're very pretty!
Congrats on making the paper - wouldn't it be nice if it was for a good reason and not because you were sick! ~Jessie
Posted by lifewithlyme (Member # 4557) on :
you're a sweetheart; thanks. I so hope you get to do your triathalon... I already got some calls from people with similar problems to us...gotta get the word out..
Posted by fulton (Member # 6125) on :
Congratulation with the great article. You express so well the fears and fustrations that I, and I am sure most others with Lyme, have.
Not being able to plan for the future, because I don't know how I am going to feel tomorrow, next month or next year, is probably for me the most fustrating part of having lyme.
Posted by Lymelighter (Member # 5310) on :
High 5s on the great article. Spread the word!
Posted by Magdalena (Member # 6096) on :
Lifewithlyme,
A GREAT article! A VERY NICE photo!
You spoke for MANY of us!
You got the word out and I believe MANY will be helped by your interview!
AM VERY PROUD OF YOU!
Best of Health,
Magdalena
Posted by beachcomber (Member # 5320) on :
Great article.
I cycled 4.8 miles on Saturday. I was overjoyed, even though it felt like I did 20. I now count my physical accomplishments in 10ths of a mile rather than in miles. Like you, I used to consider myself an athlete. I have incorporated my plan to be athletic once again into my abx and diet plan. You can too and I believe you will be running again.
Bc
Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :
I printed that story out a few days ago. You can be assured that it will end up in the hands of some unsuspecting med student next time I give a lecture (I pass out differant articles).
Posted by lifewithlyme (Member # 4557) on :
Thanks, Kara! That's just what I wanted to happen! Sarah
Posted by SentByHim (Member # 3998) on :
Former tri-athlete here too.
What do I think?? You are an adorable young lady who needs to smile for the camera
Great article. Don't know how you pulled it off but you have my admiration. Keep up the good work.
Sent
Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :
Awesome.....
Trout
Posted by Mary J (Member # 4234) on :
LWL, Great job! This is wonderful for all Lymies. ps. you're cute as a button
Posted by DiffyQue (Member # 3317) on :
Former athlete here, so I know how you feel. Article helps increase awareness! Keep it up.
Good Luck,
dq
Posted by jpoppeck on :
Great article. Be thankful that you didn't get to the point where my son in law is...confined to a wheel chair and totally disable.....God certainly bless you
Joan
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Woah...
What a wonderful thing to do! You will surely help others.. and inspire them... for sure!
That was a beautiful article and a beautiful photo also. I am really impressed with how well it was written.
It makes me grin and feel so proud that folks take the time to help spread the word to help others. You done good!
I know it isn't easy putting yourself out there for the world to see... and admitting how sick you are on a normal day.
I personally thank you!
You are the LymeNet hero of the week! You deserve a big hug!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Keep up the good work!!!
Posted by lookin4answers (Member # 4974) on :
You are a beautiful lady. Very good article. Can you tell me how you approached the paper to do this article? I would like the same to happen in my hometown paper. My mom would make an EXCELLENT subject!
Thank you soo much for sharing.
~Amanda
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
Good job Smart and pretty good combo Posted by lifewithlyme (Member # 4557) on :
You guys are the best...thanks so much for the feedback. I approached my local paper by phone; suggested they do a story. They asked why I was vested; I told them and they decided they wanted to do the story...Several people have called already; that's what I wanted to happen. Although I've never met you guys, I thought of ALL of you through it. you all probably don't realize that you saved me...
Posted by arg82 (Member # 161) on :
Great article! I had one written about me last summer and I was so happy to get the word out in my area. My article ended up being on the front page of my local newspaper. It's so great to be able to share our stories so maybe other people won't have to suffer as long as we did before figuring things out and getting proper treatent.
Way to go!
--Annie
------------------ ``The best way out is always through.'' -Robert Frost
Excellent, excellent article. You'll be running again soon. I know it!! KB
Posted by joop (Member # 5601) on :
Dear LifewithLyme,
Thank you so much for sharing that article and your photo.
I really connected with your story...I have had a very similar experience.
My biggest challenge right now is getting help. Like you I look very healthy. I have little to no support and live alone. It is so hard to convince people or tell people how sick I am and how hard it is for me somedays to even move. I even have a hard time getting the Dr. to schedule my appointments in the afternoon because most mornings I can't drive.
I have printed out your article and have hung it on my fridge. It makes me feel less alone...so I thank you for that.
Joop
Posted by levity101 (Member # 1528) on :
Sarah, Thanks for passing your story along and getting involved.
My 14 yr. old son got Lyme when he was 6 yrs. old and it took almost 4 years to be diagnosed. He's still battling it.
I just sent him a copy of the article. I hope that one day he'll connect with another Lymie...so far, he's not wanted to, but I think it would help him if he didn't feel so alone with it.
He's very social and he has good friends who have stuck with him, but no one who can really relate to all of the difficulties and suffering.
You and other young people with Lyme who are speaking out can and do make an enormous positive impact!
Thank you, Nancy
Posted by Beverly (Member # 1271) on :
Great article, thank you for sharing it with us. Posted by cbb (Member # 788) on :
What a great article!! ...and the picture is great, too!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
You'll never know how many people have been helped by reading your story.
I'm sorry-I accidently sent it without putting anything in here-that was AWESOME. I danced for 9 years, did gymnastics for 3, and then did cheerleading-which is where I hurt my foot-and everyone though I was lying-then everything was okay for a while-and I actually was running at school about a mile every morning-then it all came back-although in my whole right side not just my foot-between God, my best friend Erin, and the Dr. who found I had Lyme and my family and friends who support and understand-they don't fully understand but it's TERRIFIC that they are trying-I have been saved to live on and tell others as well-just wish I could get the chance to put it in papers near where I live-it's spreading so fast around here-in VA. Email me or keep me posted on your situation and feel free to ask questions from me-I'm only 21 and supposedly got it when I was 17-so I know how you feel about seeing doctors and what I always got was "it's in your head" or "your faking"-great doctors huh?? well thanks for that inspiration to know someone out there is still young with it and trying to show the world!!
You're a great spokesperson--you look very serious, grounded, and collegiate, not the sort who would make something like this up.
Though unfortunately, we've probably seen a lot of the same doctors in this area, and knowing what they must have said to you (as opposed to just "missing the symptoms") you are to be commended in your restraint when you were asked to describe how they treated you.
Posted by Kathy Boss (Member # 3062) on :
You Go GIRRRRRLLLLLLLLLLL.
Sorry it happened to you Lume sucks.
Voices like yours help everyone on this form an in America.
Nice job!
Posted by lifewithlyme (Member # 4557) on :
thanks for all the feedback; very positive. you guys are great...
Posted by bg (Member # 46416) on :
Congratulations on getting your story in the paper, and they were cooperative about it. Yes, you are a truly beautiful person inside as well as outside!
I too had my story printed Aug. 7, 2004; I'll have to find it on another board and print mine/and the co-chairs here. I worked for 2 months to get my fibro/CFS story printed and then dx 2 wks. prior to publication with LATE STAGE lyme.....misdx for 34 years and 40-50 drs. later! Betty G.
Posted by kgrrrl (Member # 6074) on :
lifewithlyme! Wallingford is my hometown. My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with Lyme and my dad and I have many a debate on treatment and whether or not it's truly Lyme. He cut your article out and gave it to me as kind of a peace offering; as if to say, "alright, I finally believe you, Lyme is terrible and it does truly mimic so many other diseases." Thank you so much for contacting the Record-Journal to share your story.
Posted by lifewithlyme (Member # 4557) on :
kgrrl-I'm so glad it has helped; that's funny that you're from Wallingford too!
Posted by lynnic86 (Member # 3634) on :
What a great article. I felt like I was reading my life story... except I am not and never will be a runner. LOL There are just too many people out there afected with this disease and it is just so frustrating. I really liked your quote at the end and plan to make a poster of it.
