RESOURCES

LYME TESTING

(states if you develop chronic lyme)

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medical-tests/hw5113#hw5131

FAMILY SUPPORT

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports

PARENT SUPPORT

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc/children-and-youth?keyword=mental&keyword=health&keyword=support

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https://www.lymehope.ca/

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/crisis-and-information-lines?keyword=Suicide&keyword=help

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Get Support

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/disability-assistance?keyword=mental&keyword=health&keyword=services

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

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http://www.pannaturopathic.com/

http://www.sageclinic.com/doctor/dr-julie-moore-nd/

For free advice:
http://www.murakamicentreforlyme.org/

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HOME SUPPORT

PATIENT SUPPORT

https://canlyme.com/category/lyme-in-bc/

FACEBOOK SUPPORT

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*Penticton, BC Area Lyme Group

*Dr. E. Murakami Center for lyme research

*BC Canada Lyme et al Friendship Circle

*Vancouver Island Lyme Group

*Victoria Lyme awareness and support group

RESOURCES

2018

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Uptick in B.C. Lyme disease cases attributed to new test, increased awareness

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/vancouversun.com/news/local-news/new-test-increased-awareness-lead-to-uptick-in-lyme-disease-cases/amp

2017

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Kelowna woman diagnosed with Lyme Disease after years of unexplained symptoms

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.kelownanow.com/watercooler/health/news/Health/Lyme_disease/

2008

B.C. doctor urged to retire because of zealous approach to Lyme disease

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.774679

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Ticks in British Columbia

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/plant-health/insects-and-plant-diseases/home-garden/ticks

Lyme disease in BC

https://www.bcmj.org/articles/lyme-disease-british-columbia-are-we-really-missing-epidemic

The Hidden Epidemic of Lyme Disease in BC

https://drchelseagronick.com/lyme-disease-in-bc/

Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed

https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/life/lyme-disease-is-often-misdiagnosed/

Hikers warned to be vigilant as tick season starts in B.C.

https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/hikers-warned-to-be-vigilant-at-tick-season-starts-in-b-c/

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