Lyme Disease Tough To Diagnose

Lyme Disease Tough To Diagnose

Lyme disease is haunting Canadians, especially some living in Ontario. Not only do they have trouble getting diagnosed, they have few treatment options. The bulk of Anita Kos’ day is spent in her darkened Hamilton bedroom. Over the last two months, she’s developed an extreme sensitivity to smells, sounds and light. And has very limited mobility. Nancy Kos is Anita’s Mother: “She can’t eat. She can’t drink. She can’t think. She can’t process words. Everything gets jumbled. My daughter will die. I know she’s going to die.” We first met Anita last July, six-months after she started developing a bizarre string of symptoms. She was anxiously awaiting an appointment with a New York State doctor who specializes in lyme disease. Read more.