Help Jessee Battle Chronic Lyme

My sister is suffering from an autoimmune disease known as chronic lyme disease. It is an extremely controversial disease that most insurance companies will not cover the cost of, and many medical professionals will not support due to is, lack of reimbursement from the insurance industry.  I cannot express enough how terrifying, horrible, and debilitating this disease is, and how it has taken an emotional and financial toll on my family as well as many other families who are struggling to get diagnosed and get help. A few of her day to day symptoms include joint pain, extreme fatigue, nauseau, vomitting, insomnia, memory loss, confusion, poor concentration, migraines, massive stomach pains, depression, and anxiety.  Lyme is tricky to treat. It can hide deep in the tissues throughout the body.  It can knowingly avoid treatment areas and it can create biofilms to protect itself from a purpose treatment method. It mimics non threatening body cells so that it is not attacked by your body's natural fighting mechanisms.  Lyme also comes with co-infections like babesiosis and bartonella  (both of which affect red blood cells).  Some of you who know Jessee may see her out and about from time to time; Some days are worse than others, as with any disease or illness. She is not bedridden 24/7, but there are many days that she is.  On her better days, she has gotten used to her "new normal."  Lyme disease has also been referred to as "the invisible disease."  Most people look ok on the outside, but what people do not see that is on the inside, hidden behind closed doors so to speak, is terrifying. If left untreated for longer than it already has been (due to many misdiagnoses and the long fight we endured in order to get a CDC positive test) it will become more and more debilitating over time for Jessee, now 18.  We have now found an LLMD (lyme literate doctor) who will treat her.  Treatment can take years and the LLMD that will treat her does not accept insurance; everything is out of pocket.  Please join us in an effort to help lighten the financial burden that will remain with Jessee and my family for years to come with treatment of chronic lyme.  Please take time to educate yourself, family, and friends about lyme disease.  It is a hidden epidemic and if we can  save even just one person from suffering, it will all be worth it.  Please take a few minutes to watch the documentary, "under our skin." We want to get the word out about lyme, its effects, and controversy in regards to the disease. Any and all donations are appreciated greatly.

Thank you.