Fukushima Survivor and Chronic Lyme Warrior

At the end of March 2018,  I went hiking off the trails to the hidden sinkholes in Florida, with my boyfriend. Before I knew it I was covered by 15 ticks. Unfortunately they were nymphs and I didn’t recognize all of them and until a couple of days later. Flu like symptoms hit me about a week later. Raging fever, nausea, vomiting, extreme joint pain, fatigue, myalgia, mental confusion and the list goes on. I thought I had the Flu. After visiting the first doctor, she refused to put me on antibiotics even though I told her the story on how I was covered in ticks. Instead she sent me for an emergency ultrasound on my abdomnen that was $400.00 and refused
to give me the standard blood work to test for any tick borne illnesses.

I didn’t find a doctor who would start me on antibiotics until three weeks later.  They only tested me for Erhlichosis and the Elisa for the Lyme test instead of the standard western blot test. One negative erhlichosis test and two negative (Elisa) Lyme tests later, my doctors began to treat me like I’m crazy. Of course this is after raking up my medical expenses by almost 9,000 after just two visits. 

Not only did I have to battle this violent disease alone, I was accused of being a drug addict by my employer. One of my former supervisors showed up at my house during my approved sick leave and accused me of being a drug addict after months of having to endure a hostile work environment,
I was forced to resign in early July.

Current Status
Unfortunately, during the time I became ill, my mother claimed to have no revolution of the exreme abuse I suffered as a child. I do not have a stable family member in my life at this moment and could really use your support.  I’ve lost my career, my family, my friends, my security, my savings, and almost my sanity through out this entire process.  But I refuse to give up. After eight months of excruciating pain, I have begun alternative therapy. I haven’t seen much improvement yet but I’m damn determined to get back to Nature!
If you have any questions, concerns or are looking for a new friend please don’t hesitate to contact me❤️ 

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Current Symptoms:

 I am beginning  to have extreme light sensitivity in my eyes, that is mainly effecting my right eye. 
My knees are still swelling and feel like they’re being stabbed with shooting pains all down my legs.
My shoulders ache so bad, deep in their sockets and bones and my fever continues to spike through out the day.
I fall over all now all of the time and I’m in tears every time I have to move.


Hope

The instilled stubbornness continues to push me to go outside everyday. Whether it’s for five minutes or five hours, I push myself to continue to do the things I have always enjoyed. I refuse to let this disease ruin my dream of working one day as a nature conservationist. Never give up and I hope you find your inner stubbornness to keep fighting too. Thank you so much for your time!