TOUCHED BY LYME: Yolanda Foster’s Lyme update on Facebook
17th May 2013
The "real housewife" and "real Lyme patient" posted the following information about her Lyme status for Facebook fans.
Hi everyone, I hope you girls had a Great Mother’s day last weekend. I received so many of your #getwisemom moments and they are all precious, it’s going to be difficult to pick a winner but I will do so today.…
As for my health…I am still struggling everyday on my road to recovery from Chronic Lyme Disease but I am out of bed and am trying to participate in my life the best I can. Funny enough, the old me gets frustrated because I can’t do as much as I used to do, but then the new me has some sense of calmness inside that is learning to prioritize and is very conscious about enjoying the brief moments when I am feeling good.
I am so determined and motivated to recover from this 100% and I honestly am not going to stop until I am there. My brain function is about 70% and with daily therapy I am hoping to get back to my old self soon because to be honest, I miss my brain more than anything else.
As you can imagine, since Chronic Lyme Disease does not have a known cure, you kind of keep trying all kinds of alternative things. Currently I am taking Lingzhi mushrooms from Hong Kong. I do the Rife machine and I am still working closely with Dr. Spounagle on my daily IV treatments. All very costly and time-consuming, but I am not afraid to do the work and I want to collect information and pave the way for those who can’t do all that I do.
I have not driven a car since the beginning of July last year so I am looking forward to getting back behind the wheel soon. Just to drive to the grocery store would be nice. Unfortunately, it’s the simple things I used to take for granted that I miss the most today. Meanwhile, I remain steadfast in my commitment to raising awareness for this silent killer.
Did you know this month is Lyme Awareness month? Last Friday I attended a rally to celebrate this and support my fellow Lymies. Together we stand strong and we will not stop until the medical community gets serious about joining forces to find proper diagnostic testing and a cure. Really how many more people need to suffer and die before the medical community acknoledges the fact that tick-borne diseases are an epidemic that is undeniable?
Anyway enough of that serious stuff…On a lighter note, I hope you are all well and enjoying life to the fullest…………………..
Much love and a big hug,
Yo
