Dear RM Agents and Readers,

Like one woman said, and I reiterate, hopefully they will look at Morgellons as well as it is like Lyme on Steroids. And Lyme Kills, just so as not to minimize Lyme!

I've personally lost many friends with Morgellons and most not from age but from illness.

Many Blessings,
CrystalRiver
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A golden opportunity for change on chronic Lyme disease

Jerry Carino, @njhoopshaven Published 8:06 a.m. ET Jan. 9, 2018 | Updated 6:09 p.m. ET Jan. 9, 2018

For decades Pat Smith has sounded the alarm on the problems faced by people with chronic Lyme disease, from unreliable testing to a dearth of treatment options.

Now she is making that case to her most important audience yet: Congress.

The Wall resident has garnered a spot on the 14-person congressional working group that could recommend wholesale changes to federal Lyme disease policy. The group began meeting last month in Washington, D.C.

“This could be really significant,” Smith said. “It’s the first time we have had patients’ voices at the table, and advocates and treating physicians.”

Colts Neck mom fights for her daughter with Lyme disease

Lyme disease affects nearly 400,000 people a year in the U.S., and New Jersey has the second-most diagnosed cases (after Pennsylvania). For many who are diagnosed promptly, the standard month-long course of antibiotics mitigates the illness. But detection is difficult and, for thousands of folks, the symptoms can continue for months or years.

More at this link: http://www.app.com/story/news/health/2018/01/09/golden-opportunity-change-chronic-lyme-disease/1011461001/