Avril Lavigne on Her Struggle With Lyme Disease

When she said doctors thought she was crazy I can so relate! That’s what happens a lot with people with autoimmune disease

Avril, whenever we always stay with u

You can't be treated correctly that soon because no doctor wants to admit that you have Lyme. I had to beg to be tested and I was right. Half a year of antibiotics did nothing but make me very ill. Natural antimicrobials and diet changed made me well again. So glad she took her health into her own hands.

get well avril!!! keep fighting... we love you!

I just found out that I have had lyme disease for 3 years. Several specialists, unnecessary surgical procedures, and 3 years later, I finally have an answer. Unfortunately, unlike Avril, by the time they diagnosed it, it had already spread to my brain, my central nervous system, and even my heart. So far the treatments aren't helping, and I had to pay out of pocket $850 down, and $340 per month for the treatments so far. It's nice to see someone speaking out about this disease that has nearly killed me and destroyed my life. In a sea of hopelessness, it gives me a grain of hope. I can only continue to hope that more doctors will become more educated in lyme disease, so that it can be properly diagnosed and treated BEFORE it gets to the point that it's too late. There needs to be more awareness about this issue. I was literally told that by each specialist I went to that they had no idea what was wrong with me. Eventually, you do start to question your sanity. To feel like you're dying (because you are) and to have drs tell you they don't know what is wrong with you, they can't figure it out, and there is nothing they can do to help you, is VERY unsettling. This disease is debilitating. There has to be a better way....

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Dear God, this disease is hell.  I am a survivor!!

Only about 30-40% of people get the bullseye rash. I have Lyme, and never got it. No one I know who has Lyme ever got the rash. In fact, so many people go unnoticed with Lyme because they never show a rash. Then the disease progresses and so many people are misdiagnosed with serious illnesses like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis,alzheimers, ALS, and so many more. Also, the longer you have the disease, the harder it is to treat. Sure, if you are one of the few to get diagnosed with Lyme within the first month, and get treated with antibiotics, maybe just MAYBE you will be fine. But if you are untreated within the first month or two, then you have chronic lyme, and you have it for life. Once you have Chronic Lyme, antibiotics won't cure you, or barely treat you. The normal medical world doesn't know what they are doing with Lyme, and half the doctors refuse to even believe in Lyme, let alone treat it. You will experience more symptoms than you could imagine. Extreme fatigue, joint pain, heart palpitations, rashes, brain fog, lack of focus and concentration, blurry vision, hallucinations, memory loss etc. Those are all symptoms I have experienced. There are hundreds more. Lyme is a serious disease that so many people are affected with. I hope one day people will realize this, and actually start to help people. If you would like to know more about my Lyme story, and about the disease itself, check out my Youtube channel. I am starting a support group for kids with chronic illnesses, so less of us are alone. <3

She's an inspirational strong warrior. I'm so proud of her

It is a shame that her doctors were so resistant to testing for any health issues.  I'm glad that she stood up for herself and her health until the diagnosis was made!  Those early symptoms are so key in getting tested for Lyme Disease!  If you have an inkling that you could be suffering from this, it's best to go get tested and rule it out before the disease progresses!  Best of luck to Avril in her treatment!

Avril, as a lymie myself I feel all of your emotions so deeply!! Stay strong we lymies 💚 need to stick together much love # lymewarriorsforlife

Hang in there I have had chronic Lyme for 6 years now, it's tough.

I know this is old but I was diagnosed with lyme disease at about the time this came out. I had no bullseye rash; the first sign that something was wrong was a crippling headache that would just not go away. Over a couple days, I began to have strong joint pain, major fatigue, and a high fever. I eventually developed large red marks all over my body, but still not a bullseye rash. My symptoms had been going on for nearly a month before I got my diagnosis, which was ultimately six weeks after I suspect I was first exposed. This wasn't soon enough for me to completely rid myself of lyme, and I suspect I'll have this disease forever, but I am so lucky to have a doctor that believed me from the very first visit that this was something serious. Lyme disease is usually not checked for even when all the symptoms are present because it looks so much like a typical flu. Increasing awareness about the signs beyond the infamous bullseye rash could save so many people from such a devastating disease.

“In the fullness of time, the mainstream handling of Chronic Lyme disease will be viewed as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of medicine because elements of academic medicine, elements of government and virtually the entire insurance industry have colluded to deny a disease.” - Dr. Kenneth Liegner

The girl I have feelings for has Lyme. I had no idea how awful it was. I have a newfound respect for her and what she goes through.

This is one of the many reasons why people look up to Avril <3 Hope She Gets Better Soon <3 I Love you Avril <3

I'm glad she took it upon herself to find out what was wrong. Doctors do this with so many people. Seriously what the hell are they getting paid for and telling her she's just crazy. How would that help jeez. I never new about this until it popped up on my stream. Glad she's better. She's awesome 💚

Glad she's can recover! Love you QUEEN and we want you back in a 100% healthy!!

I KNOW AVRIL CAN DO THIS!!! FIGHT THIS DISEASE AVRIL! WE LOVE YOU. STAY STRONG!

oh my god, i feel so bad for her... i have lymes too, it was diaognosed late but i am doing okaish now, but i'll be stuck with it for the rest of my life  because it was diaognosed late.. i have all the symptoms now but i wont die