Is Lyme disease considered a Social Security disability?
Lyme disease has a complex set of symptoms that can become disabling. If you have Lyme disease and your symptoms significantly limit your ability to work you may file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits.
Is there a special diet for Lyme disease?
There is no specific diet for Lyme disease, though some evidence suggests that anti-inflammatory foods can help.
Can you gain weight with Lyme disease?
Stubborn weight gain is not unusual in that the bacteria damage the metabolism, thyroid, adrenals, and gut.
Should you work with Lyme disease?
You can suffer severe, debilitating symptoms from Lyme disease that render you unable to perform regular daily activities or continue with your regular work duties. While it may be a challenging case, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if you are experiencing severe symptoms.
Is exercise good for Lyme?
For those being treated for active, early-stage Lyme disease, light to moderate exercise—as much as can be tolerated—is recommended to help alleviate joint and muscle stiffness. Exercising isn’t recommended if the patient has any fever or flulike symptoms.
What it’s like living with Lyme disease?
Muscle and joint pain can migrate from one body part to another. Patients can feel sick one day and well the next. Left untreated, Lyme can wreak havoc on the body causing arthritis, persistent joint pain, cognitive issues, neuropathy, encephalitis, exhaustion, tremors and sometimes fatal heart problems.
How can I get help with Lyme disease?
Join our Lyme disease support groups by and for people with Lyme disease. Join our online support groups by and for people with Lyme disease. This is a place for virtual meetings, information sharing, and emotional support for people dealing with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
How many people visit the Lyme times each year?
With an active Facebook, Twitter and Web presence, our quarterly journal, the Lyme Times, published for over 30 years, and these groups we draw millions of online visits each year.
Where can I find a Lyme-literate Doctor?
If you are in need of a Lyme-literate doctor, please visit the Find a Physician section of our Web site. This group is sponsored by LymeDisease.org, the largest and most trusted communications network representing Lyme disease patients in the nation.