The Lyme Road
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Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio, OTR/L, is a writer, occupational therapist, and certified Pilates instructor. For more than a decade, she has battled Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis.
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Lyme disease can cause some serious financial strain to you and your family. In my latest post for Healthgrades, I provide some resources to offset the cost of treating chronic Lyme symptoms. To read the article, click here. If you’ve discovered a financial resource or way to manage the cost of treating this illness, please ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Think ticks need to be attached for 24 to 48 hours to transmit Lyme disease? Think again. Think you’ll feel a tick bite when it occurs? Nope, not going to happen. My latest project for Healthgrades is a short, 90-second video highlighting some common myths and facts about Lyme disease. Please check it out here. Feel ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
I began my search for a knowledgeable doctor almost a decade ago. At that time, it was next to impossible to locate a physician that had in-depth training in Lyme disease and ME/CFS. I believed there were healthcare providers out there that could treat patients with the range of symptoms I was experiencing, but ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Today, I get to share my latest post in my collaboration with Healthgrades: My Daily Routine With Chronic Lyme Disease. Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses throw many curveballs, and this is just a small snapshot of the ups and downs of life living with an invisible illness. No matter what, I’ll keep fighting until ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
“Promptly remove embedded ticks from the skin with a pair of fine-pointed tweezers; don’t burn them, apply petroleum jelly or essential oils, or try any other trends you see floating around the internet.” Recently, I talked with Healthgrades for my latest article about 5 Tick Bite Prevention Tips. It’s so important to know how to protect yourself from ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
With the recent news that Lyme disease has spread to all 50 states and Washington D.C., there’s never been a more important time to be vigilant about the early warning signs of contracting the infection. I partnered with Healthgrades to bring you Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease You Might Not Know About. The initial symptoms ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Well, 2018 has sure posed some health challenges for me, which I’ll get into later. In the meantime, I’m happy to announce my collaboration with Healthgrades, where I share what living with Lyme disease is really like. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be posting tips and insights on how to manage life with a ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Two days ago, I turned 40. While my life looks nothing like I’d imagined, some wonderful opportunities have emerged through my battle with Lyme disease. One of those opportunities happened today, when an essay I wrote was published on Prevention Magazine online. This story details my hope to return to fitness in my 40’s while ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
(Please Note: This article first appeared on prohealth.com on March 21, 2017) Let’s face it—no one wants to experience the dreaded Herxheimer reaction (AKA “herx”) when undergoing Lyme treatment. We’ve all heard horror stories about them, and for some Lyme patients, the thought of having to endure this reaction on top of disabling Lyme symptoms ..read more
The Lyme Road
3y ago
Today, my first long-form essay went live on Ravishly. I was nervous and scared to write this piece, and I was flooded with an unexpected range of emotions. How could I write about the most challenging and dark time in my life? Well, I persevered, chipping away at the piece over a two-week period. I ..read more