Remember FSU Wyatt Sexton Calling Himself God-culprit Lyme Disease

“A 2005 Johns Hopkins study, published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, claims that the CDC’s two-tiered testing procedure, use of both ELISA and Western Blot, misses 75% of positive Lyme cases.[10]”₁ Also, the studies also revealed that it can be transmitted human-to-human, i.e., mother’s fetus, the spirochetes were found in breast milk, tear ducts, sweat, semen and vaginal fluid.

Lyme Disease is known as “the Great Imitator” because it affects people in a wide spectrum of ways. One LD patient can have symptoms similar to MS, or rheumatoid arthritis or even fibromyalgia. And, some are fine physically but have serious cognitive issues like psychiatric issues.

I’m sure you remember the news about FSU’s Wyatt Sexton. How he was picked up by the police because he was running around half-dressed and calling himself God due to an advanced stage or Late Stage Lyme Disease. There are about 350 conditions that Lyme Disease can be mistaken for…that leads me to ask how many out there truly have Lyme Disease and have been misdiagnosed? ADD, anxiety, rage, ADHD, depression, psychosis, dementia, anorexia nervosa, dyslexia, OCD, and autism. These are only some of the psychiatric conditions.

“Psychiatric Lyme has been linked with virtually every psychiatric diagnosis and can affect people of all ages and from every walk of life. A former honor roll student is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and pegged as a “problem kid” because he can’t sit still in class. A lawyer has to close her practice because she can’t concentrate and suffers from anxiety attacks. A young mother is so sensitive to noise that she can no longer tolerate her baby’s cry and is afraid that she will harm her child. A retired salesman develops a compulsive habit of writing all over everything—he covers everything from the tablecloth to matchbooks with meaningless scribbles.”₂

Psychiatric Lyme Disease can have serious consequences, like Sexton, or the Chimp that attacked the woman in Connecticut. It may also cause you child to possibly be diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, etc., or labeled as a “problem child”.  This reminds me of an old classmate from back home; the doctor suspected that the daughter had psychiatric problems, i.e., depression, and just wanted attention, that was the cause for her mood swings, fatigue and lack of energy. Somehow, my article about my battle with Lyme Disease was brought to their attention and she began to inquire about testing her daughter for Lyme Disease. The doctor was adamant that wasn’t the case. Unfortunately, a few months later, after taking matters into their own hands, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. (The family ordered the test kit from Igenex themselves and sent it in for testing.) The daughter has been on treatment for about a year now and they have seen much progress with her. She is feeling much better. Now, their concern is, will the damage be reversible or was it caught too late. Only time will tell. However, she was able to advocate for her daughter and now the outcome of her health is so much better than it would have been if it went undiscovered.

My caution to you: Don’t be fooled by some of the news stories that you see that Late Stage Lyme Disease is “rare”. If Lyme Disease is misdiagnosed and untreated for a long period of time this is very common. Take a look at the number of patients on Lyme Disease support forums and other social networks that are dealing with chronic Lyme (sometimes called Late Stage Lyme Disease). Check out the at the Lyme-Induced Autism Foundation where there is a large number of children that have Autism and are infected with Lyme Disease.

Don’t take Lyme Disease and the other tick-borne diseases lightly. Misdiagnosis may lead to serious problems and even death. Inform yourself, remember only a very small percentage of the people find the tick bite or see the rash. It is not only about mild, flu-like symptoms, achy joints and fatigue; it can be so much more. For your loved ones sake, inform yourself and be an advocate for yours and theirs health. Prevention is best but if you do suspect Lyme Disease, don’t sit idle, take action.

Lyme Disease Sidelines Sexton

COLLEGE FOOTBALLFSU quarterback Wyatt Sexton will miss the entire season as he undergoes intensive therapy in Pennsylvania to treat the infection.

July 10, 2005|By Emily Badger, Sentinel Staff Writer TALLAHASSEE — Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton will miss the 2005 season while he undergoes several months of antibiotic therapy for an advanced stage of Lyme disease infecting his organs, the university announced Saturday.

Sexton, the team’s projected starter coming out of spring practice, flew Thursday to Hermitage, Pa., on the Ohio border where a specialist confirmed the diagnosis family and teammates had been awaiting since Sexton was hospitalized June 13.

He originally was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after police picked him up looking disheveled, partially undressed and calling himself God on a quiet residential street. His teammates have not been able to speak with or visit him, and his family had released only a brief statement, saying Sexton’s medical problem was not drug abuse. Read more.

Residents Shocked By Brutal Chimp Attack: 200-Pound Primate Critically Injures Woman

WSFB Eyewitness News 3, February 16, 2009

STAMFORD, Conn. — The owner of a chimpanzee that violently mauled a family friend at a Stamford home Monday claims the animal was suffering from Lyme disease. Police said they are working to get the 200-pound chimp’s medical records to corroborate the story. Officials said they are investigating what medication the animal was taking and how long he may have had the disease. Read more.

Sexton’s symptoms rare

The behavior exhibited by FSU’s quarterback seldom is seen in most cases of Lyme disease.

July 13, 2005|By Emily Badger, Sentinel Staff Writer

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton was rumored to be in town, or perhaps out of town, or possibly in a rehab facility, but maybe more likely a psychiatric ward.

So when word came Saturday that Lyme disease had been diagnosed, it prompted relief in the Seminoles’ community and double takes outside it. This was one diagnosis no one saw coming, in part because even doctors can have a hard time decoding it.

In the past three days, Sexton, 20, has become a case study for a disease the medical community still is trying to understand. They’re dissecting the development on fan message boards and also on WebMD.com. Read more.

FSU will seek another year of eligibility

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Wyatt Sexton, the Florida State quarterback who was found disheveled and disoriented on a city street last month, has been diagnosed with Lyme disease and will miss the upcoming season, the university reported Saturday.

Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said the university would seek a sixth year of eligibility for Sexton, who has already used his redshirt season. He is the Seminoles’ only experienced quarterback. “It looks like Wyatt will need several months of treatment and will have to miss the season,” Bowden said in a statement. A specialist in the field of Lyme disease, Dr. S. Chandra Swami from Hermitage, Pa., said Sexton’s organs have been infected and recommended intensive antibiotic therapy over a period of months. Read more.

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₂The psychological effects of Lyme disease: Can a tick bite drive you crazy? Doctors warn that Lyme disease may cause personality changes, By Valerie Andrews, January 2004 http://www.igenex.com/psychological_effects.htm

Review of Lyme Neuroborreliosis by Brian A. Fallon, MD, MPH, Med, http://www.canlyme.com/fallonreview.html

Psychiatric Lyme Disease, What Physicians Should Know About Lyme/Tick-Borne Diseases, edited by Dr. Virginia T. Sherr, Dr. Brenda J. Solomon, Dr. Robert C. Bransfield and Dr. James L. Schaller http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/Psychiatric_Brochure_08_08.pdf

NEW KLINGHARDT ACADEMY http://klinghardtautism.com/

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