The Episode of Discovery Health Channel's Mystery ER featuring Lyme disease "Ring of Fire" is supposed to air tonight March 9, 2007 at 10 pm EST. Check local listings! Discovery Health Channel, not the regular Discovery Channel.
There are 2 episodes, I believe Lyme is #2 so it may be at 10:30 eastern time. It will re-air in the future. (3/10/07 6pm EST)
[ 12. March 2007, 04:11 PM: Message edited by: WildCondor ]
Posted by panicbegone (Member # 10760) on :
Thx for letting us know. i clicked on the 10pm show and it says nothing about ring of fire. Hmm...ill watch and i hope its on! Thx
Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
I looked but didnt' see it either.
Kayda
Posted by CJ (Member # 169) on :
I didn't see anything either, so I went to homepage for discover health and typed in Lyme Disease in Search. It comes up with 43 different things on LD, and at the bottom of the page, there is a section for "See results in Television listings" and then it says there are no results found for: Lyme Disease.
I typed in Ring of Fire in the search and it came back with absolutely nothing.
So maybe the listing on website is not current? We will just have to all tune in and see what comes on!
Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :
Showed up fine for me. Make sure you are looking at Discovery Health, not Discovery
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
Anyone taping it? I can't get Discovery Health, here.
Thanks WC!
Posted by susiecv (Member # 9702) on :
Thanks for letting us know-been wanting to catch this Sue
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by trueblue: Anyone taping it? I can't get Discovery Health, here.
I don't either. Someone said last time that it would be available on the internet....???
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
It is the Discovery Health Channel, not the Discovery Channel. Looking up Lyme disease will not yield anything. That's why I listed the direct link. "Ring of Fire" is not listed, but it IS on tonight! http://health.discovery.com/tvlistings/weekly.jsp?channel=DHC "Mystery ER"
Look at your local listings! It comes after the episode called "Bittersweet". The "Ring of Fire" is part 2 of "Bittersweet". It's all about Lyme disease, the struggle for a diagnosis and Dr. B is in it too. It's just the way the network wrote it up as "Bittersweet," so "ring of Fire" may not be shown on the front page but it is there. Its part 2 of that episode title. Like I said, it is likely at 10:30 pm EST. Tomorrow night at 6 pm EST.
There should be a mystery aspect to it, which was my reality for 10 years.
[ 09. March 2007, 09:16 PM: Message edited by: WildCondor ]
Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
Hi,
I went to your link but still don't see it. I saw Bittersweet and clicked on it. Nothing about Ring of FIre. I will watch Discovery Health tonight and hope it is on.
I hope it is truthful.
Thanks for finding it and posting!
Kayda
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Kayda, It IS the Bittersweet episode...right after the first story...just keep watching. I talked to the producer just now and he told me my episode will air tonight for sure. My Lyme episode is called "Ring of Fire" but is not listed as such since the show is one hour long, and is a 2 -part show. Part 1 is called "Bittersweet" that is just how it is listed.
Just adding... check your local cable listings for the correct channel (Discovery Health Channel)
I hope it is truthful too! Thanks!
[ 09. March 2007, 11:27 PM: Message edited by: WildCondor ]
Posted by wilsongal22 (Member # 11210) on :
Thanks. I watch Discovery Health anyways so I have it on right now. I will make sure to pay attention to that one though defiantly.
That is one of my fave shows anyways so...thanks for sharing that!
Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
Hi,
I just saw Dr. Burrascano! This is it! They must have changed the title. It says, Awakening of the Beast!
This stupid Lyme really is a Beast! I saw the whole story about Awakening of the Beast and could hardly believe the parallels to my own story.
Isn't it something how previous drs. said she was cured of Lyme? And to think Dr. Burrascano prescribed 2 whole years of rest! I certainly know that downward spiral from healthiness to being unable to do anything.
Kayda
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
This is driving me insane! Our cable is OUT of all days! How was it?
Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
It was a good show. Although she did test positive for lyme and coinfections so she lucked out.
Thats too bad that your cable was out, but it will be on again.
Im glad that discovery isnt afraid to show the true facts about lyme.
Posted by wilsongal22 (Member # 11210) on :
I agree. It was a good show. That poor girl had so many different things and was told so much. I don't know if I could have handled that myself.
I did notice that she tested positive for lyme and a bunch of other lyme related co-infections.
So she lucked up that way, but she had had it for so long so I guess it should have showed up.
That was crazy, everything she had to go threw. I am glad that Discovery is getting it out there. Hopefully, a lot of people watched it also and are now informed of it.
I wish that no one had to go threw what she did. Especially as long as she did. Obviously she had something wrong and the doctors should have realized that.
That really bothers me.
Well, what did everyone else think about it?
Thanks
Posted by david1097 (Member # 3662) on :
Wildcondor,
From your posts over the last few years on lymenet, I suspect that that story was about you. If it was not it sure sounds pretty close.
Posted by cordor (Member # 9449) on :
Thank you for mentioning that this was going to be on tonight. I just got finished watching it. I felt like I was watching myself. I hope someday I will have an outcome as good as hers.
Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
Does anyone know how to download the story? I want to get it on DVD.
WIldCondor, This is a "spoiler warning." The story is below:
This is a story about a girl named Laura who was very healthy & active and loved the outdoors. One day she started to spiral downhill. Light bothered her tremendously, she was too tired to leave her room. Her parents said she was part of the family , but it was like she was removed.
She went to about 40 different drs. She was told she had everything under the sun. When she was told she had Epstein Barr, her dr. said she would have only 2 years to live. She went to the Dominican Republic to get a treatment for it. She got the treatment and landed in the ER with a 106 degree fever and seizures.. In the ER drs. diagnosed her with bacterial pneumonia and she was loaded up with antibiotics.
Drs. called the American Embassy. When she got better they flew her to NY. She saw a Dr. there who asked what she was doing in the Dominican Republic. She said she went for a treatment that wasn't offered in the U.S. He told her the severe reaction she had was not to the antibiotics. It was a HERX!
Her body couldn't handle all the toxins produced when the heavy load of antibiotics killed the bacterial.
Soon she saw Dr. Burrascano. He said she would need rest for 2 years. She would need anti-parasitic drugs and antibiotics in a certain sequence and certain amounts for the Lyme and her co-infections. Her co-infections included: Babesia, Erlichia, Epstein Bar & maybe a couple of others.
After getting a Hickman, and lots of rest she started to make progress until one day when she collapsed in the shower. She had sepsis and ended up in the ER once again. then Dr. Burrascano switched her to oral abx and injections. Injections were 2x a week. She started to make real progress. Now she is healthy and has pretty much regained her life. She even is married, now.
Her parents said Dr. Burrascano saved her life. Laura calls him her angel.
It was really good! Thanks again for giving us the heads up about this good show!!!!
Kayda
[ 10. March 2007, 12:28 AM: Message edited by: Kayda ]
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Kayda....was that all of it?? Sure seems short! Were there other stories too, besides Wild Condor's??
Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
HI Wildcondor
Thanks so much for letting us know the show was on tonight. I am sorry you missed it. They do run re-runs alot so it shound air again. Here's my impressions about the show:
Hands down the very best show I have seen in prime time about lyme.
The Discovery health Channel should get some kind of award . It showed the many aspects of lyme and made it easy for the average person to understand the complications & devastation that is lyme.
Hopefully some people will see the show & maybe a light bulb will click with people out there struggling with the same disease and symptoms & don't even know it.
I was moved to tears over what the young woman had to suffer. Hit really close to home. But her courage & determination is a great inspiration to me. It clearly shows a strong will to keep fighting no matter what.
So I would give the show A+++ for airing this story. And for getting Dr. B on to talk so eloquently & clearly another A+++
And to the young woman who fought so hard to get back her life & was able to share this on US tv a big A+++++++++++++++++++++.
Blessings Dana
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Thanks for the good reviews everyone! Yes, it's driving me mad not being able to see it for myself! It was a brief version of my Lyme story. I just hope they portrayed Lyme properly! Please tell me they did!! Sounds like it! Dr. B and I were both interviewed exclusively, and I made sure there would be no mis-information! To quote the words I got from the Discovery channel producers "...people should think about Lyme differently after they see this." I hope so! It was 4 hours of interviews and a ton of tapes edited down to 1/2 hour show. Dr. Burrascano IS a hero! He is the one to thank! Not me! He is the HERO. If anything, we are both Lyme survivors showing the truth about Lyme disease to the world. Thanks all!
[ 10. March 2007, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: WildCondor ]
Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
It was a 1/2 hour story. I think Kayda is condencing it for the benefit of those that missed it Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
Yes, I was just doing a summary. There is no way to put into words all the suffering this poor girl went through or the many drs. she had to see before seeing Dr. B. and getting her life back.
I'm so glad Dr. B was portrayed in the show as kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable!
I'm so glad the truth is coming out! Thanks Laura! I know it took courage to tell your story. You are very courageous!
Lymetoo: Regarding the length of the program, I'm sure the producers did a lot of editing and there is much more to her story.. One time I was interviewed (not about Lyme) for over an hour. By the time all the editing was done it boiled down to 3 different 1 minutes clips. That was it!
Kayda
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
I really hope my friend was able to record this. I've been waiting so long to see it. maybe I can pop by her house tomorrow and watch it. *crosses fingers*
Thank you and Dr B, WC.
I can't wait to see it.
Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :
You go Laura!!!! That was HOT! I was so happy to hear people say the words that it sometimes feels we only say to each other - Lyme, Bart, Babs, and all our other fun friends. Well-done. Well-done. My hat is off to you!
Posted by jasonsmith (Member # 10914) on :
I would like to see a list of meds this person took from Dr. B.
Posted by valymemom (Member # 7076) on :
I looked at the Discovery listing and it is repeated today at 6 PM (if today is March 10)
Posted by dontlikeliver (Member # 4749) on :
I am calling Discovery Health next week to see if I can buy a copy of this because I can't get it here.
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I think the show was fantastic!!!Thanks Laura.
I really liked all the references to the mis diagnosis' and thought Dr. B. was great!!!
It should be a crime that even one of us have to go through all of this suffering to finally get an accurate dx. and treatment.
I think being told that you have two years to live due to EB should be punishable by jail time.
Great job, great information.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
SO NICE TO SEE YOU!!!! So nice to see your lovely face. It was really, good. A very short version of your story, but it made the point.
Brought tears to my eyes to see so much of me on the big screen. So much of all of us.
Thank you to Discovery and thank you Laura!!!
Posted by Truthfinder (Member # 8512) on :
Oh, Wild Condor, I can't believe your cable went out and you had to miss this! Hope you can catch it today.
Do you supposed the regular Discovery Channel would run this program it if people wrote in and asked? Do they ever do that?
So many of us don't get the Health Discovery Channel. Dang, I have to think of somebody I know who might be able to tape it tonight.
Tracy
Posted by Truthfinder (Member # 8512) on :
I've just been slogging through the Discovery Health Channel schedule, and I can't find a trace of this program, either today or YESTERDAY, even.
All I find listed is that "Bittersweet" program.
Hey, I can't ask somebody to tape it for me if I can't figure out when it comes on.
Tracy
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
Anyone want to tape it and send me a copy(*_!*__!!>?!>?
Pllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease*()!???
I would love to see it but don't get that channel!!!
(If yes private e me and I will send you my snailmail addy!!!)PLLLEEAASE???
Posted by Truthfinder (Member # 8512) on :
Thank you so much, Miss Cavey!
How odd that they don't show both parts of the 1-hour show - what a ditzy schedule they have (online).
Well, now I can see about someone taping it - cool.
Thanks again -
Tracy
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
Unfortunately I didn't get to see it. Hope to later.
I have a stupid question tho.
Is is good for this Dr. B to be so public about treating lyme? I thought all the doctors who treated lyme were supposedly "underground" and didn't want to be recognized because they would loose their license.
Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I was curious.
Posted by dontlikeliver (Member # 4749) on :
Randibear,
Dr. B retired last year.
DLL
Posted by snowboarder (Member # 6346) on :
Thank you Wild Condor. I've been on this board since 2004 and figured out that was probably your story at the end. Very very well done...fantgastic job. You and Dr. B are heros.
My daughter who is 10 and has lyme that currently is in remission loved your story. She related to what you were saying 100% experiencing some of the same symptoms you had.
I was disappointed that they didn't talk to you more during the story. Your parents were interviewed quite frequently during the episode.
Thank you again for sharing such a powerful story!
Posted by Ruth Ruth (Member # 11059) on :
Had my husband watch it with me last night. Great story, well done.
Talk about second (third/fourth) chances! It looks like our friend isn't done here on planet earth yet, 'cause she had plenty of chances to take the exit. Wow.
And I hope and pray many, many people with 'mystery symptoms' are inspired to keep looking for answers until they get healed!
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
I went to your site and cried at what you have been through.
Truly there are some people who are here for a purpose. God and his angels watch out for them.
You are truly blessed and a blessing to all of us here.
I would not have had your courage and stamina to make it.
I hope you continue helping others and steering us in the right direction.
Posted by panicbegone (Member # 10760) on :
I also felt like i was watching myself...not knowing what was wrong, alone all the time in my room...doc after doc test after test. My cousin even recently suggeted i visit Mexico for some miracle treatment.
Anyways I was suprised it was pretty good. Although...i think its impt when you are talking about a disease like lyme that is so complex you discuss (at least at the end) how there are sooo many symptoms and not everyone is alike and some it can effect psychologically blah blah blah so that people watching know that its not JUST the symptoms that the girl on the show has that would indicate lyme.
My dad was watching the show w/ me and said...Hmmm, you dont have the sun sensitivity. Assuming everyone w/ lyme has that. So its good for people to know how different our symptoms can sometimes be...but we still have it..and may also have different co-infections too.
I remember a year ago researching what was wrong w/ me and reading the symptoms of lyme but i never bothered to read the LATE stage symptoms. So i didnt think i had it. But..i actually do.
It was nice hearing about the coinfections on the show....everything sounded so familiar to me. Im glad she got better. Im greatful they did the show.
Posted by cactus (Member # 7347) on :
Wow! Great show! Thank you, Wild Condor, for all the work and care you put into it! And a big thanks to Dr B and Discovery Health, too!
Posted by jasonsmith (Member # 10914) on :
Is this going to be shown again? I missed the 2nd showing.
Posted by Boomerang (Member # 7979) on :
Oh man, I missed it too.
Please let us know when it might be on again, if you hear of anything.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Thank you all! We appreciate the good reviews! I will inquire about getting copies made, and I will let you know as soon as I get an answer from Discovery. Hopefully it will re-air again soon! I'll keep you posted. Thanks! Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
Hi,
Any idea why the title was changed to "Awakening of the Beast." ?
Just wondering.
Thanks, Kayda
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Hi Kayda,
Nope, no idea! Some places list it like that, it was originally called "Ring of Fire" I refer to Lyme as my beast that was awake, and I put it to sleep, so thats where they got it from. Funny!
Posted by LookingforHope (Member # 9680) on :
I watched it and felt like it was my life... I just found out in feb.... the I have late stage lymes. I been sick for ten years and seen by 30 plus doctors. So I truly understoon. When she got sick at the new I was like sepsis, as I had that in Jan. for my PICC line for med for my heart. WOW that was good. Thanks for letteing us know about it!
Re: FROM DR B Re: mmi ANNOUNCEMENT: "Mystery ER" TODAY TV Lyme DiseasesConcerning the Mystery ER program, "Ring of Fire" on Lyme diseaseS.
I spoke with a representative of their STORE and I have a contact to call tomorrow.
The store for the parent company of the channels (plural) says they do not carry videos or DVDs of this particular show, meaning Mystery ER in general, not the specific program "Ring of Fire."
However the representative said if enough people call to ask, that they may consider making it available. I expressed my appreciation, thanks, and gratitude for the accuracy.
I will be calling tomorrow after 9 AM Eastern DAYLIGHT Time to ask for Viewer Relations and then expressing my compliments and asking them to make the show publicly available on DVD/CD and Video for sale.
If you would wish to express the same, call 1-800-938-0333 and ask for VIEWER RELATIONS, according to the representative I spoke to.
Jeannine
Posted by BOEJR (Member # 1734) on :
Hi All,
I just spoke with a rep at Discovery Health She said that the episodes change names?! That it will air as the second portion of "Burning Love" and that it will air on March 24th, 2007 at 6:00pm EST.
She discribed the episode about a boy who goes to the ER with vomiting and an unknown rash...
I can not pomise that this is going to be the episode. But if any of you copies it I will buy a copy from you. I will be in Texas for a conference grrrrrr!
Let me know if this is the episode or not?
Julia Posted by BOEJR (Member # 1734) on :
WWWWWWWWWWOOOOO HHHoooooooo
I just called them again!!! I figured if they got enough calls that there would be some response.
I was told that this would air as "Bitter Sweet" on the Discovery "Health" Channel on Friday, June the 8th at 10 PM.
I hope this is true please check it out: )
I don't know if I get that channel However please copy it everyone : )
Julia
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
quote:Originally posted by CaliforniaLyme: I
The store for the parent company of the channels (plural) says they do not carry videos or DVDs of this particular show, meaning Mystery ER in general, not the specific program "Ring of Fire."
However the representative said if enough people call to ask, that they may consider making it available. I expressed my appreciation, thanks, and gratitude for the accuracy.
I will be calling tomorrow after 9 AM Eastern DAYLIGHT Time to ask for Viewer Relations and then expressing my compliments and asking them to make the show publicly available on DVD/CD and Video for sale.
If you would wish to express the same, call 1-800-938-0333 and ask for VIEWER RELATIONS, according to the representative I spoke to.
Jeannine
Thank you Jeannine!
I have contacted the producers of the show. They have set up an email address specifically for the purpose of thanks and comments. Here it is!
If you wish to request that a copy of the show be made for sale, contact the Discovery channel as shown above.
You may also email customer relations to request a video. Follow this link, and the questions on the screen...filling in the info required. When I got to the program screen, I had to enter "other" since Mystery ER was not on the list since it is a mini-series. When you get to the comments screen, write in "Mystery ER" Ring of Fire Lyme disease show. And make your request. Here is the link to email Discovery http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations
I cannot mass distribute copies for obvious reasons and copyright laws.
If enough requests are received, hopefully a copy will be made for sale from Discovery.
I have just been notified that the program will re-air in the future. The Lyme story is titled the "Ring of Fire." It will once again air, as part 2 of "Bittersweet." So look for "Bittersweet" in your listings! I do not have the exact date yet, so stay tuned.
[ 12. March 2007, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: WildCondor ]
Posted by bettex99 (Member # 8109) on :
That was me in the show. I am sensitive to the sun big time and also lived in a closet for awhile. Good show.
Posted by yourtroubl (Member # 11087) on :
I cant believe I missed this show. I would have liked to tape for the family to watch,.
Any way to get a copy
Posted by Lymied (Member # 6704) on :
Woo Hoo!!!!
Laura the show was GREAT! I did not check LN first but got an email from a friend so I had no idea the story was about you.
So at the end when your smiling face was on our TV screen I shrieked to my husband...IT'S LAURA!!!!
I think it was a wonderful segment...just wished when they said that you are now able to go back to hiking and participating in those activities that you love they had made the time to educate people about tick bite prevention and how to remove a tick properly...but I know they only had so much time.
I am glad you are having better days and have regained your life. You are a brave warrior woman! Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
I just got word from the producers...
"Bittersweet" will be televised on Discovery Health Channel on June 8 at 10:00 P.M. and June 9 at 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. (ET).
The Lyme story is part 2 of "Bittersweet" and is titled "Ring of Fire" it may or may not be listed as such. Since it is Part 2, it wll be on at 10:30 pm, 1:30 am, and 6:30 pm accordingly!!
If you wish to thank the producers for the Lyme show here is the email!
that's exciting news for those of you LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE DISCOVERY HEALTH; i have regular discovery only! i envy you all!
can any of you made me a VIDEO tape of it? I'll pay postage and cost of blank tape? if you can help me for this future airing dates, please PM me, and i'll send you my info. THANKS BIG TIME! Posted by hurtingramma (Member # 7770) on :
I know these channels tend to repeat things. I just got Discovery Health and wonder does anyone knows if this show will be repeated?
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
Yep, gramma! In June...
quote:Originally posted by WildCondor: I just got word from the producers...
"Bittersweet" will be televised on Discovery Health Channel on June 8 at 10:00 P.M. and June 9 at 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. (ET).
The Lyme story is part 2 of "Bittersweet" and is titled "Ring of Fire" it may or may not be listed as such. Since it is Part 2, it wll be on at 10:30 pm, 1:30 am, and 6:30 pm accordingly!!
thanks all!
When I saw it I think it was called "awakening the beast", not sure but it was definately the second half after "bittersweet".
I hope I get that channel before it comes 'round again. (I went to a friend's and would have liked to see it over. Ok, and the end was cut off because the DVR was set funny, I guess.)
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
It will re-air June 8-9th as posted above. The title is "Ring of Fire" and Awakening the Beast is just the title for the first section, not the name of the show. The program will follow "Bittersweet" so look for that title. Make sense? Thanks guys!
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Bumping up for James...! XD
Posted by JamesNYC (Member # 15793) on :
Thank you,
Mystery ER not Mystery Diagnosis! Unfortunately Discovery Health has no listing or reference to this episode. I cannot find out anything about it except on IMDB where they list the actors.
Frustrating.
I'll see if I can set up Tivo to find it. If I ever do, I'll record it.
James
[ 10-02-2009, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: JamesNYC ]
Posted by btmb03 (Member # 18394) on :
Wild Condor - I saw your episode a couple of yrs ago - when I had the "CFS" diagnosis and truly it was after watching your episode that I was stunned - and voila - here I am.
You have been a true inspiration to all on this board and elsewhere, when I am feeling up to it I hope to read your story in print.
Keep up the fabulous work you do here and pleeease continue to be our "spokesperson" since we (at least I) have no voice to speak of right now.
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