1- Lyme disease is bacterial or viral?
2- Is Lyme disease caused by a
spirochete or mycroplasma?
3- Where was Lyme disease first recognized?
4- Who was the doctor that is called "The Father of Lyme disease?"
5- Lyme disease is spread by: tick, flea, mosquito or all of these?
6- What is the initial test for Lyme disease?
7- Is Lyme disease preventable?
8- Which statement is not part of Lyme disease prevention?
a) wearing long sleeves and light colored clothing
b) applying insect repellent containing DEET
c) removing ticks with tweezers without leaving the head
d) turn on bright lights while outdoors
9- All Lyme disease victims have the bull's eye rash? True or False
10- Lyme disease has been found in how many states?
a) 22
b) 37
c) 41
d) 50
11- How many stages are there in Lyme disease?
12- Which areas of the body can be affected by Lyme disease?
a) joints
b) muscles
c) heart
d) brain
e) all of the above
f) none of the above
13- Is there a vaccine for Lyme disease?
14- Is Lyme disease ever clinically diagnosed?
15- What disease is like Lyme disease?
a) AIDS
b) Bright's disease
c) Chaga's disease
d) Syphilis
e) Tay Sachs disease
f) Whooping cough
16- Can unborn babies get Lyme disease from their mothers?
17- Is Lyme disease ever misdiagnosed?
18- Fill in the blank: Lyme disease is "the great __________."
19- What month is Lyme disease month?
20- What season can you get Lyme disease?
a) spring
b) summer
c) fall
d) winter
e) all of the above
Now that you have played, stay tuned for next month's article where I will post the answers.
I have noticed while speaking with Lyme disease victims that when one part of our brain seems to shut down due to the disease, another part is waiting to come to life. For example, a Lymer was always an avid reader before Lyme disease. Once the Lyme disease became chronic, eyesight seemed to wane and retaining anything read was nearly impossible. No longer being able to enjoy reading books, the Lymer listened to tapes. Not satisfied with taped readings and wanting more information on the disease that had turned a once enjoyable time into a stressful situation, the Lymer started researching the disease -- one paragraph or page a day. This was the catalyst with which a newfound career was launched -- author. Instead of reading books, the Lymer now writes them.
It's true that when one loses their sight -- the other senses kick in overdrive to compensate. When one loses a limb -- one finds another way to maneuver. When one loses cognitive skills -- one perhaps learns to rely on notes and prompts. When one isn't satisfied with the quality of life -- we remember that there is always another door that hasn't been tried. When one succumbs to Lyme disease -- there is only the depressing illness in the days ahead. Ask yourself -- what's your tomorrow going to be like? One of awakening senses or one with yet another day of depressing illness?
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