Lindsay Vose’s Lyme Hack:

“Hi everyone, my name is Lindsay. I am a Lyme disease warrior and advocate (check out my podcast interview). I was misdiagnosed for about 10 years and I’ve been in treatment for about three years now. And I also have some other chronic illnesses like celiac disease and some other gut stuff. But my number one tip for anyone battling Lyme or even any chronic illness is to be your own advocate, you know your body best. If you feel like something is going on and something is wrong and doctors aren’t listening to you, then find another doctor. Do not give up. Keep going. I spent so much time in doctor’s offices with doctors looking at me telling me I’m lying, this is fake, or just downplaying my symptoms. And because I kept fighting, because I kept looking, I did find a doctor that was able to diagnose me. I found some other fantastic doctors that have actually really helped me treat my Lyme. Personally, I’ve been doing a lot of herbal supplements. But everybody is different. You know your body best, so if you feel like something is wrong and doctors are just not answering you, do not give up. It is your right to tell them they need to help you. It is their job. Or you find somebody else. Keep looking. Because the answers are out there. These doctors today can be fast-track minded and close-minded and don’t really spend a lot of time with their patients as they should. Not saying everybody because there are ones that are fantastic. They will help you, whether they know how to help you or not, they’re going to fight for you. So, do not give up. There is hope. There is always hope.”