Lyme disease is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, with millions of cases reported each year. For many people, Lyme disease can be a terrifying experience, as the symptoms are often hard to understand and manage. Fortunately, documentaries about Lyme disease have been made that provide viewers with an educational and inspiring look into what it’s like to live with this condition.
1. Canadians fight for Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment
Lyme disease is a devastating condition that can take away the quality of life, leaving people with chronic pain and fatigue. W5 looks into the epidemic in Canada, uncovering an invisible enemy responsible for this painful affliction – ticks. Small but powerful, these parasites carry Lyme-inducing bacteria that can be passed on to unsuspecting victims when they’re bitten.
2. Optimizing Life with Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease and other chronic illnesses can take a heavy toll on an individual’s life. Symptoms that are unseen to the naked eye can create a feeling of isolation, disbelief and lack of control. This sense of helplessness is compounded by an inability to plan for the future due to prolonged symptoms and a lack of understanding from family, friends or health professionals.
3. Lyme Disease in Australia
Living with an invisible illness is a tragedy for many Australians. Our Battle Ongoing highlights the heartbreaking stories of individuals struggling with Lyme disease and related illnesses across the nation. Each person has their own unique experience, but they are joined in a common cause to raise awareness about the condition.
4. Life with Lyme disease
For 20 years, Tim Pilbeam has had to endure the rigors of living with Lyme Disease. He was left at a crossroads for treatment as traditional medicine offered him little solace. After desiring a different approach, he turned to alternative methods and is managing his condition each day – some good and others not so much.
5. Faces of Lyme
FACES OF LYME, a film created by both experienced professionals and the participants of Lunenburg Doc Fest’s Seniors Documentary Workshop, was recently released. This new documentary showcases the impact of Lyme Disease on individuals aged 55 years and older, all while providing an up-close look at their lives.
6. Lyme and Reason
Dr. Neil Spector’s journey from doctor to patient is a riveting experience. His fight against Lyme disease took him on a harrowing road, culminating in an emergency heart transplant. With his personal story recounted through this documentary, viewers gain valuable insight into the struggles that afflict those with Lyme Disease; the importance of early detection and treatment for successful outcomes.
7. Lyme Disease and the Nervous System
Patricia K. Coyle, MD, a Professor of Neurology at the Stony Brook University Medical School, recently held an engaging lecture on Lyme Disease and its effects on the nervous system at Southampton Hospital’s Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center. Her insightful talk drew in a full house of medical staff, allied health professionals, residents, and students .
8. Living with Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a far-reaching, misdiagnosed illness that has been shrouded in secrecy for far too long. It’s more global than most people realize and unfortunately, it’s growing rapidly. The tiny tick carries a deadly cargo of pathogens passed from host to host, spreading Lyme around the world.
9. The Biology of Lyme Disease
This revealing 30-minute interview with Dr. Alan MacDonald, a board certified M.D. in both Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, sheds light on the many controversies surrounding Lyme Disease. From his experiences in May of 2013 up to the present day, Dr. MacDonald shares his knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment options available for patients who contract this debilitating disease.
10. Ally Hilfiger on Lyme Disease
Ally Hilfiger, daughter of fashion mogul and designer Tommy Hilfiger, talks about how Lyme disease has taken away her childhood. After being diagnosed with the condition, Ally had to take part in a psychiatric hospital stay which took away much of her mental wellbeing. The story is poignant and heartbreaking as she recounts her experiences living with an invisible illness.
