ABC7 News Congress asked to take a closer look at Lyme disease.

It's been more than 15 years since Congress last took a look at Lyme Disease. Right now, there's a bill working its way through Congress calling for an additional 20 million in federal funds for Lyme Disease research. So far the bill has been held up in committee. [quote ABC 7 coverage]

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"We need education. We need awareness. We need doctors who know about Lyme Disease. And we need doctors who know how to treat," said Eisenhart. Her own symptoms started when she was a freshman in high school. A mysterious red rash, extreme fatigue, profound pain. Two years and nearly 40 doctors later, she was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease. "I was ok until I relapsed. Nobody would help me. Nobody would help me," said Eisenhart.

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