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Lyme Research and Practice |
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Lyme disease recurrence is commonplace, and often a source
of worry. Months to years after the first diagnosis and treatment,
it's possible to have a recurrence of symptoms. LymeProject
has created a Lyme disease surveillance database and Lyme
Disease Retreatment Study to focus on recurrent Lyme disease,
dedicated to the elimination of the chronic Lyme disease epidemic.
From early studies, detecting Lyme disease at the time of
a reach can reduce recurrence risk. However, despite recent
over 6000 peer review articles on Lyme disease, so far no
therapy can reduce the relapse rate to zero. And when Lyme
disease recurs, no retreatment can guarantee a cure. |
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Recurrence
When
you were first diagnosed you may have felt optimistic,
determined to face the treatments head-on. If your physician
tells you that you may be facing a recurrence, you will
need to address the emotions that come with the diagnosis.
A recurrence can shatter your sense of optimism and
well-being and leave you feeling vulnerable and insecure
about the future. Maintaining a positive outlook in
the face of bad news can be very difficult.
A recurrence will challenge you to approach your disease in a new
way. Don’t be afraid to share these feelings with people around
you. Allowing people to show you how much they love and care for
you may give you the strength you need to keep fighting.
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