ConnieMc
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From: Dr. Joseph Jemsek Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:02 PM
To all, In order to clarify the gross mischaracterizations described on the AP story this past Friday, and to do so in a way so as to not diminish our defense, my attorneys will allow me to make the following remarks for your edification: in all 5 cases quoted by the NC Medical Board in their published statement, the Jemsek Clinic evaluated and advised patients of the possibility of TBI playing a significant but unknown role in their Sx, and after suitable evaluation, recommended therapy. In all cases, our patients Sx were chronic, life altering, defied Dx by usual means and defied various forms of empiric therapy. In no case was there any credibility or evidence to support a diagnosis commonly known as STARI. You are free to share this much information with others as you choose. Thanks. Joe Jemsek
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STARI = Southern tick-associated rash illness
It's very similar to Lyme Disease (a different strain) but the tick is a lone star tick, not a deer tick.
The spirochete is not Borrelia Burgdorferi. I think it's called Borrelia Lonestari.
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5dana8
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God Bless Dr. J .My prayers are with him.He's a good doctor and has helped so many going out a limb for us.
He's kind and professional and this should NOT be happening.These witch hunts are crimminal and dispicable . I do hope we can support him in any way we can.
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Linda LD
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STARI comes on slower than LD and is harder to get rid of.
If someone gets sick and is in a wheel chair in a week it is LD. If it takes 20 years and their life is a living hell--its STARI...probably half the people in the Southeast have STARI...
You can get LD from the deer tick and Lonestar tick...
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quote: STARI comes on slower than LD and is harder to get rid of.
If someone gets sick and is in a wheel chair in a week it is LD. If it takes 20 years and their life is a living hell--its STARI...probably half the people in the Southeast have STARI...
You can get LD from the deer tick and Lonestar tick...
I don't know if I totally agree with this. Lyme can take years to rear its ugly head too.
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5dana8
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Yes ,lyme can sneak up on you slowly too
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Linda LD
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Oh, not meaning to offend--just when I read about someone getting sick so fast, I figure it is Lyme. Do they even know how to differentiate the two with the tests we have now?
CDC talks about STARI but offers no advice on how to recognize or treat...
what's in a name when you feel like manure? A manure pile by anyother name would smell as nasty...
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5dana8
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good one" A manure pile by any other name would still smell as nasty'
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5dana8
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Dr. J is an angel and needs all the support this community can muster!
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