About - United by Healing

I survived Lyme disease. You can survive it too!

I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in June of 2017. For two-and-a-half years I battled Lyme along with the co-infections Bartonella and Babesia. I chose to treat with a combination of antibiotics and natural herbal remedies. In early 2020, I reached remission and in early 2025 I celebrated five years of remission. The aim of United by Lyme is to be a safe haven, a resource, to help you through what may honestly be some of your darkest days.

Lyme disease is a lonely disease. My goal in starting United by Lyme is to help you feel less alone. United by Lyme exists to share personal experiences, encourage and lift up those in the midst of their Lyme disease battle. It is here to shine a light into the darkness that shrouds Lyme disease.

Remission is possible. Don't lose hope

I have included an extensive list of resources here for you. Mostly, they are things that I found beneficial during my long battle. Some of them are things I’ve discovered since, that I wish I had known about then. I hope they are helpful for you.

Remember, you are not alone. Also, know that with the right treatment plan I believe you will reach remission as well.

When you begin treatment know that it is common, normal even, to get worse before you get better. Keep going. It will be worth it.

Thank you. I very much appreciate your words which touched me deeply. I feel a little bit less alone.

Jana, You express yourself in such a compelling way. I find myself totally wrapped up in what you are saying, and I do not suffer from Lyme Disease. You are a gifted writer!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and journey. Reading this in the early morning hours has reshaped my thinking . I have just been diagnosed with Chronic Lyme. I am relieved to finally have a diagnosis but anxious of all of what I don’t know. I have been chronic for over twelve years. So thank you for sharing. You have encouraged me.

Great overall view of Lyme and co-infections!! It’s hard to believe in this time that a disease that affects so many has very little support from the medical fields. Leaving patients on their own to not only find medical help but to be able to afford treatment which is mostly uncovered by insurance. It’s sad!

Absolutely BEATIFUL!!! Thank you for the reminder today! Keep stoking the FLAME!