- Lyme Disease
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Lea's interview
How did all start?
Flu-like symptoms 4 years after tick-bite
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
5 years
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Apharese in Germany. Shortterm affect on fatique, but has removed most of my neurologic symptoms.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
B12
What have been your biggest difficulties?
1. Norwegian healthcare-system
2.Not reaching my goals of education
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Some still belive I will heal by taking a walk.
What things have you stopped doing?
Working, riding horses, studying
What do you think about the future?
Once I can afford antibioticks I'll get healthy and hopefully get an education
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
2011 - never felt so healthy during my «sick» period. Got 5 AB-cures due to different infections.
2014-this date, became a mother
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Ride horses, probably finish up medical school
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Unexpected change of plans to teach me something about life.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Don't hesitate to go abroad for a full check-up and help. Don't let them tell you your lazy and depressed.
