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Hope for Lyme sufferers with 'groundbreaking' pilot study

'AUSTRALIANS who are desperately unwell after a tick bite have waited years for credible research to uncover what is making...

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23rd March 2018 4:03 AM

New hope for Lyme sufferers with 'groundbreaking' pilot study.

LYME DISEASE: Is this a cure?

A WOMAN who spent her life savings on overseas treatment for Lyme disease has seen remarkable improvement in her condition...

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05th March 2018 5:03 AM

Jaden Bennett and Ellie Alford will head to Cyprus so Ellie-Rose can receive treatment for Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease: 'Some nights I don't want to live anymore'

A BUG bite during a dream holiday in Italy was something Samantha initially brushed off. But it has left her living in...

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05th Feb. 2018 6:02 PM

Samantha Caldy, 29, has revealed her torment after she contracted Lyme disease following a trip to Italy as a teenager. Picture: @samanthashealingjourney

Meet the granny fighting for the rights of animals

SIXTY-YEAR-OLD grandmother-of-three June Killington faces her own battle with the debilitating Lyme Disease but that won't...

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03rd Feb. 2018 12:02 PM

PASSING IT ON: Longtime animal rights activist June Killington with her daughter Hazel's rescue cat Toby. She's delighted to have passed on her love of animals and their need to be protected.

My crippling disease ‘doesn’t exist’

MADISON Rapa is spending $1000 a week treating her mysterious, debilitating health condition. And she’s not alone.

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14th Jan. 2018 4:01 PM

Madison Rapa is a Lyme disease sufferer. Picture: Facebook

Southern Downs Lyme disease sufferer seeks relief in Cyprus

"IT WAS only about a month ago I thought I was going to be in a wheelchair.”

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17th Nov. 2017 2:11 PM

RELIEF: Liza Cannavo travelled to Cyprus for lime disease treatment.

Ozone works its magic for Lyme disease sufferer

IV ozone treatment "turning point” in life with Lyme disease

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08th Nov. 2017 5:11 PM

TURNING POINT: Liza Cannavo in Cyprus, where she received direct IV ozone treatment for Lyme disease.

Lyme disease: Grandfather told illness was in his head

A MELBOURNE grandfather has spent more than $30,000 on overseas treatment for a disease that’s not officially recognised in...

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28th Aug. 2017 11:08 AM

What is Lyme Disease?

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28th Aug. 2017 9:08 AM

She had an ugly wound, headache, fever and no one knew why

AT first, she just had a headache, but it didn’t take long for Natasha’s symptoms to spiral into something terrifying. And...

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17th June 2017 7:06 AM

Natalie was told at first it was a spider bite and her daughter was treated and sent home .

The stories of inspiration changing Coast residents' lives

"I wanted them to know they're not alone and show them if somebody else has gone before them and come out the other side...

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06th June 2017 2:06 PM

BELIEVING IN HOPE: 'Chappy Dave' Larkin will be sharing his story next month to show it's possible to beat adversity.

WATCH: Australian Lyme disease slowly killing its victims

OUR medical system is still missing in action when it comes to a virulent tick-borne disease described as a "death...

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02nd June 2017 12:06 PM

Tick Awareness Australia founder Francene Lee Taylor is a pro-active patient advocate who wants to see prevention take higher priority in tick related illness.

Lonely reality of living with Lyme disease in Australia

MACLEAN resident Grace De Bruin was told Lyme disease didn't exist in Australia, despite the fact she couldn't stay awake...

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05th May 2017 6:05 AM

Lyme battle: Extreme lengths to get diagnosis, treatment

A YOUNG Ballina woman has flown to Cyprus in order to receive treatment for Lyme disease, which is not recognised in...

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01st May 2017 6:05 AM

CHASING A CURE: Jaden Bennett and Ellie-Rose Alford head to Cyprus so Ellie-Rose can receive treatment for Lyme disease.

Gympie earns the thanks of Lyme disease sufferer

Our region earns a heartfelt thank you

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30th April 2017 5:04 AM

FIGHT FOR LIFE: Lyme disease sufferer Naomi Robinson with her brother Jye Robinson.

Garage Sale for Lyme Disease

My friend, Ellie-Rose has been diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

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07th April 2017 2:04 PM

How you can help end coast artist's Lyme disease pain

NAOMI Robinson has been sick for 13 years, but her family and friends refuse to give up hope.

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03rd March 2017 5:03 AM

Lyme disease sufferer Naomi Robinson with her brother Jye Robinson.

Region gathers to help fund Liza's treatment

The Granite Belt's generous spirit shone through for the Cannavo family on Saturday night

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13th Feb. 2017 1:02 PM

BIG RESPONSE: Liza and Mario Cannavo with children Livia, Thomas, Leo, Allegra and Marcus at the fundraiser for Liza's lyme disease treatment at Dalveen on Saturday.

Aussie Lyme sufferers fear being branded crazy

LONG suffering Australian Lyme disease patients are being stigmatized because of "medical ego”, Lyme lobby group...

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09th Dec. 2016 5:12 AM

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Mum’s mission to find cause of sons’ mysterious illness

FOR 17 years, Karla Williams has been trying to find the cause of her sons’ mysterious illness. Now she needs the...

Lyme disease sufferers join forces across Australia

SHARON Whiteman looked at the taps in her shower but couldn't remember how to use them.

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09th Aug. 2016 12:08 PM

LYME AWARE: Sharon Whiteman battled for years to overcome Lyme disease. Now she's fighting for others.

YOUR STORY: Green ribbons raise awareness of lyme disease

A GROUP of ten, one of whom has been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, hung green ribbons in Maryborough to help raise...

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13th May 2016 11:05 AM

Ribbons were hung to help raise awareness of lyme disease

Set back for Lyme disease sufferers

A SENATE inquiry into Lyme-like illness has been lost as the Federal Parliament dissolved both its houses this week.

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11th May 2016 8:05 PM

HARD ROAD: Lyndy Rees, Jamie David, Steve Young and Sara Walker are advocating to the Australian government to recognise Lyme disease.

Set back for Lyme disease sufferers

A SENATE inquiry into Lyme-like illness has been lost as the Federal Parliament dissolved both its houses this week.

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11th May 2016 12:05 PM

RECOGNITION DELAYED: Lyndy Rees, along with thousands of Australian suffering Lyme-like illness, is devastated at the loss of the Senate Inquiry into the tick-borne disease.

Woolgoolga Tai Chi supporting local Lyme sufferer

YOUR STORY: Woolgoolga Tai Chi Senior Instructor Michael van Zweeden is attempting a new Guinness World...

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04th May 2016 8:05 AM

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