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A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head." Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin. Producer, Director & Cinematograher ANDY ABRAHAMS WILSON Senior Producer KRIS NEWBY

UNDER OUR SKIN is a powerful and often terrifying look not only at the science and politics of the disease, but also the personal stories of those whose lives have been affected and nearly destroyed. From a few brave doctors who risk their medical licenses, to patients who once led active lives but now can barely walk, the film uncovers a hidden world that will astound viewers. While exposing a broken health care and medical research system, the film also gives voice to those who believe that instead of a crisis, Lyme is simply a "disease du jour," over diagnosed and contributing to another crisis: the looming resistance of microbes and ineffectiveness of antibiotics. As suspenseful and hair-raising as any Hollywood thriller, UNDER OUR SKIN is sure to get under yours.

UNDER OUR SKIN is a powerful and often terrifying look not only at the science and politics of the disease, but also the personal stories of those whose lives have been affected and nearly destroyed. From a few brave doctors who risk their medical licenses, to patients who once led active lives but now can barely walk, the film uncovers a hidden world that will astound viewers. While exposing a broken health care and medical research system, the film also gives voice to those who believe that instead of a crisis, Lyme is simply a "disease du jour," over diagnosed and contributing to another crisis: the looming resistance of microbes and ineffectiveness of antibiotics. As suspenseful and hair-raising as any Hollywood thriller, UNDER OUR SKIN is sure to get under yours.

Comments (4 posted):

claudia fanto on 19 November, 2008 10:42:47
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Great movie. I hope it will be spread far and wide. Do you think a showing at Dartmouth Medical Center would be feasible?

My son has lyme and had been misdiagnosed for over 10 yrs...same story as the movie showed. We found Dr. Burrascano and were so grateful until he 'retired'. He is now seeing Dr. Horowitz.

I wish lots of federally funded research could be done to cure this horrible disease.
billie sneed on 23 March, 2009 02:11:33
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my daughter has this disease. took 3 yrs to dx her correct. do we know if the new adm. is going to get inv.with helping our children get help with this bad disease. as a tax payors we should get something out of our govn.lets talk about insurance reform!!!! we need to start with lyme disease.
S Bezema on 24 March, 2009 02:18:16
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After watching the movie we where convinced that my husband had lyme and is currently being treated without ins coverage from a dr that can actually help him we hope..no one else will listen. He has been sick for at least 4 years undiagnoiced !!
FRANNY on 17 April, 2009 04:44:53
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MY GRANDAUGHTER HAS LYME DISEASE. SHE IS ONLY 14 AND CANNOT RUN TRACK, MISSING MUCH SCHOOL AND GRADES ARE SLIPPING NOW, COGNITIVE PROBLEMS.
COULD SOMEONE HELP US. HER HEAD HURTS BIG TIME, INFLAMMATION. SHE IS ON ANTIBIOTICS. 6 MOS. NOW. WE LOVE HER SO MUCH.

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