For over three years, I suffered daily from joint, muscle, and nerve pain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, and an endless headache. Once an active, healthy teen, I found myself failing classes, losing friends, and barely able to get out of bed.
I saw fifteen doctors and was diagnosed with conditions like EOE, chronic migraine, NDPH, and chronic fatigue. Some doctors said nothing was wrong; others thought it was psychosomatic. Suspecting Lyme disease, my mom kept pushing even when doctors dismissed the idea because “Lyme doesn’t exist on the west coast.”
At 19, just after my birthday, an alternative doctor diagnosed me with Lyme disease and co-infections: babesia, bartonella, and ehrlichia. Lyme can affect every part of the body, and many never recall a tick bite. Standard tests are unreliable, and treatment options are limited due to controversy around chronic Lyme.
Through IV therapy, UBI, and Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) from Dr. Vance, I finally found relief. After years of misery, I woke up one day pain-free—it felt like I got my life back.
Music, my band family, supportive teachers, my family, and my fiancé kept me going. Today, I have a job and am getting married to someone who stood by me at my worst.
This journey made me stronger and taught me to cherish life. I share my story to spread hope and awareness about Lyme disease. Thanks to Dr. Vance and everyone who believed in me—there is hope!
Moriah P.
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