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Help Imani May Young beat Lyme

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This is Imani May Young, before she was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and before she tested positive for the co-infections; Babesia and Bartonella. At this stage, the infection has crossed the blood brain barrier. Now she spends most days not being able to get out of bed, dealing daily with severe and painful neurological symptoms and major organ issues

Tremors
Silent Seizures
Interstitial Cystitis 
Painful Skin Rashes
Bells Palsy of the Gut
Insomnia  

After two years of being misdiagnosed, we finally got a specialist in CT in March. He diagnosed her with the Lyme as well as late stage Babesia and Bartonella. He prescribed antibiotics for Lyme, but was limited in the treatment of the co-infections. 

There is not enough research on Babesia Duncani and Bartonella. The first is a blood parasite that infects red blood cells systemically. The second, Bartonella, is a faculative intracellular parasite that burrows into the brain and spine. 

We need a lyme literate doctor that also has experience eliminating the co-infections. There are very few experts and we have to travel to receive treatment. The LLMDs do not accept insurance.  The money donated will be used to cover the high cost of doctors visits, treatments, medications, and the high dollar supplements required to stabilize her vitals throughout this process. 

Before this disease she was a lively, bright child. Active in volleyball, music, and a straight-A student. Help us bring her back!

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Janet Young
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Bluffton, SC

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