Yes, it is here in Florida, I deduced that I received my bite in Sumter County. Certainly it has been determined that cattle may carry the tick and it may even have the capability of surviving in Pine straw mulch. Unfortunately the CDC here showed no interest whatsoever in assisting me with treatments or education of Lyme. My symptoms/health are deteriorating purely because of the disease and even though most states have Lyme support groups few have found good Lyme knowledgeable physicians. What is worse is knowing that none of the very expensive treatments to reduce the symptoms are covered by Medicare or Insurance.
My current doctor says he worked for 10 years, while working out West, trying to find a protocol for a cure finally resorting to just treating the symptoms, which are devastating to a normal lifestyle. Would be so nice to be able to talk personally, instead of via e-mail, to like suffering persons.
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