Hundreds of my friends today are marching in protest in Washington D.C., against the Infectious Disease Society of America. Most of you are probably unaware that when you get bit by a tick, the illness, which can be disabling and even life threatening is just one battle that lies ahead of you. The politics of lyme disease due to IDSA outdated testing and treatment guidelines are keeping very sick people from getting properly diagnosed and treated, and leave many homeless and penniless, too sick to fight their insurance denials who adhere to these significantly flawed guidelines. I was unable to attend due to my health and finances because of this very reason, but I am there in spirit and hope to help raise awareness by posting this
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