S.L.A.M. Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts

09/11/2025

It's easy to feel powerless when trying to navigate the medical maze. It sucks, but it's rarely hopeless.

Some of the best lessons I've learned in my personal health journey is to stay away from doctors who do more harm than good.

Signs that a doc is a schmuck:
1. Gets haughty/ignores you when you ask questions.
2. Makes you feel small.
3. Seems to not care about you.
4. Is arrogant.
5. Gets angry.
6. Tells you how amazing he/she is.
7. Doesn't provide choices (medical care usually has lots of choices).

09/10/2025

"The news that Justin Timberlake is suffering from Lyme disease was met with compassion from the Lyme community, not just because we know what he’s going through with the illness, but because we understand what he’s experiencing with public perception of it. Before his announcement, canceled shows and less energetic performances were judged as lazy, tired, lackluster, and disappointing. Some fans even demanded refunds. In reality, Timberlake was pushing through nerve pain and crushing fatigue just to perform at all. As he shared, “Living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Oh, do Lyme patients know how that feels. With symptoms like brain fog, neuropathy, exhaustion, headaches, and joint pain happening on the inside—invisible to the outside world—our suffering is often misunderstood and invalidated. Timberlake’s story simply highlighted what so many of us already know: the quick criticism and skepticism faced by people living with Lyme and other invisible illnesses." Read the full blog here: https://hubs.la/Q03HQZKD0

09/10/2025

A Connecticut beach closes and a New York State tick report goes unpublished. Is the Lyme war being lost?

09/08/2025

Explore Dr. Alexis Chesney’s integrative approach to diagnosing and treating babesiosis, a rising tick-borne parasitic disease. Learn about advanced testing, pharmaceuticals, and botanical medicine to support patient outcomes.

09/03/2025

ALWAYS Consult your physician before taking any herbs or medications.💚

09/03/2025

Justin Timberlake's Lyme disease diagnosis highlights the public's misunderstanding of chronic illnesses and the struggle for validation faced by sufferers.

09/02/2025

09/02/2025

Increased tick populations are raising Lyme disease awareness and changing perceptions about chronic Lyme within the medical community. Learn more about the rising tick threat and evolving medical perspectives.

08/31/2025

Facial palsy is a possible complication of Lyme disease, occurring when the facial nerves are impacted. Early diagnosis is crucial to ensure timely antibiotic treatment and prevent long-term damage. Children can be particularly affected, but with proper diagnosis and care, recovery is possible.

If you or someone you know is experiencing facial paralysis, consult a healthcare professional to rule out Lyme disease.

For more information and resources on facial palsy and Lyme disease, visit our page https://lymediseaseuk.com/clinicians/facial-palsy-resources/ or our friends at Facial Palsy UK

08/31/2025

Dan Duerden's ordeal began when he was bitten by a tick while shearing sheep on his family farm.

08/29/2025

We're in the Horticulture building all day! Come & see us and receive your FREE tick kit. 👏😎

08/26/2025

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