Beating Lyme: Understanding and Treating This Complex and Often Misdiagnosed Disease

by Constance A. Bean, Lesley Ann Fein

More than 30 years after it was first diagnosed, Lyme disease remains one of our most misunderstood illnesses. Finally, this book offers those who struggle with it the guidance to get the help they need. This frequently misdiagnosed infection is spreading at an alarming rate and, if not treated early, can cause debilitating symptoms. More than 1.7 million people in the United States, and many others in Europe and Asia, currently have Lyme and are unaware or can’t find the right treatment. A respected health author and educator, Constance Bean is an authority on this elusive illness. In 1993, she was diagnosed with Lyme and has spent the past 14 years researching its treatments and diagnoses. In Beating Lyme , you will find comforting, hard-won advice on such topics Compassionate and thoroughly researched, Beating Lyme will help both doctors and patients understand and conquer this complex illness.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really glad that this book did such a good job of covering the politics and history and why it is so difficult to get a diagnosis.

[Beebee Pomegranate · Rating 4 out of 5]

good if you dont have access to "Under our Skin"
useless if you have Lyme and no doctor

[Eric Rutulante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-reading it. The first time was one month after diagnosis, and I only read the parts that were pertinent to me at the time. I had no idea what I was in for, so I am reading the whole book now.