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September & October Meetings:
Our Next Meetings: The September meeting is scheduled for 6:00PM on Sunday September19th.
The October meeting will be held at 6:00PM on Sunday, October17th.

Where: Middletown Township Municipal Building, Second Floor
Located just off of Flowers Mill Road at #3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA

For more information call Evelyn Throne at (215) 741-5902.
E-mail: evelyn@lowerbuckslymegroup.org

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Our Mission

Because of the growing number of Lyme Disease cases in our community, the lack of knowledge about Lyme and the misdiagnoses often surrounding Lyme Disease, this website and support group has been organized. Our group meets informally to share information about things that have helped us both physically and emotionally. We meet, we laugh, we vent and we strive to help and support each other. Those with Lyme and their friends and family members are always welcome. Come join us!

We will be adding factual information and links to credible sources to assist you in locating the help that you need. Please feel free to pass along Lyme related information that you believe is relevant to helping Lyme Disease patients cope with this disease! Please use the contact page for information about this. Thank you.

 

Lyme Disease in Bucks County

 Bucks County ranks fifth in the state in numbers of reported Lyme
    cases per 100,000 residents.
 Pennsylvania ranks number two nationwide in Lyme cases overall.
 LD is an under diagnosed and is a growing local and national problem.
 The northeast United States has the highest incidence of LD.
 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are over
    100,000 new cases of Lyme each year, of which 25% are young children.
LD is an under diagnosed and growing local and national problem.

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Incidence of Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania

As of April, 2007, here is the five year average incidence rate of reported cases of Lyme Disease, shown by county. Source: PA Department of Health.

 

Incidence of Lyme Disease in U.S.

Graphical illustration of reported cases of Lyme Disease throughout the United States. Cases have been reported in every state with the greatest concentration, by far, in the northeast.

 

Disclaimer -

The information provided in this site and/or provided by the Lower Bucks Lyme Disease Support Group is for general educational purposes only.  It is in no way intended to replace personalized diagnosis, treatment or care from an appropriate medical professional, nor should it discourage any individual from seeking professional advice. The Lower Bucks Lyme Disease Support Group and its representatives disclaim any responsibility (including negligence) from all consequences resulting from any person acting, or refraining from acting on information contained in this site.

While reasonable efforts has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in these pages, the support group emphasizes that the contents contained herein are regularly reviewed and subject to change and may reflect the opinions and facts provided by its members. Persons accessing this information assume full responsibility for the use of the information provided.

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About Ticks...

Take a picture of any rash you see *right away!* Rashes can change quickly and may even disappear before a doctor can see them. Lyme rashes do not always look like a bulls-eye. Many Lyme infections are caused by nymphs (baby ticks) which are the size of this dot (.), and are most active during the months of April and May. Any flu-like symptoms which appear in the warm Summer months should be viewed with suspicion, especially if the main symptoms are joint pain, all-over body pain, exhaustion, fever, and headache or stiff neck. Simply because these symptoms may disappear without antibiotic treatment does not mean that the Lyme Disease or any co-infections have been cured. Early and effective treatment is necessary. Lyme-Literate (LL) doctors usually recommend at least a six week course of antibiotics if Lyme is caught early. You can contact a local support group like ours for information on finding a LL doctor.

2009 was a banner year for ticks and tick bites. Ticks are more active during damp weather. There are plenty of ticks around during the spring and summer months. Deer ticks are about the size of a pin head and are very hard to see. Check yourselves and your kids carefully! 

Remember that only about 20% of infected people can recall a tick bite, and fewer than 50% ever see a rash. Many tick-related rashes do not present as a classic "Bulls Eye" rash. To see a list of symptoms and some examples of how rashes may present, please click HERE.

 

It's Often Tricky to Diagnose...

Diagnosing Lyme Disease (LD) is difficult, that's why it has been called the Great Imitator, as it mimics conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, MS and ALS.

 

Symptoms of Lyme Disease...

Symptoms can include headaches, severe headaches, fatigue, loss of appetite, Bell's palsy (drooping on one side of face), abdominal pain, noise and light sensitivity, joint and back pain, personality and mood changes, learning disabilities, confusion (finding the right words), tremors or seizures, eyesight problems, and stroke-like symptoms. If left untreated, LD can become chronic, and more difficult to treat.

Lyme hates heat, oxygen and an alkaline environment! Some things you can do to provide these conditions are the following. Avoid sugar and refined carbs as they produce an acid environment in your blood. Eating and drinking things that are Alkaline are beneficial. Also, when you are able, raise your body temperature through exercise and/or hot baths.  Exercise will also oxygenate the body.

 

What to Do if You Think You Have Lyme Disease...

First take the time to read and learn about Lyme Disease (LD) and gather as many facts as you can. If you have the kinds of symptoms described above, you may have an active infection. A Lyme literate doctor can make a clinical diagnosis of LD based upon your medical history, symptoms and an examination. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that a diagnosis should not be based solely on blood test results.

 

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