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The data and information presented in this web site are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate regarding Lyme disease (commonly misspelled lymes disease lyme's disease lime disease limes disease) and other related diseases. Any and all liability for the content or any omissions including any inaccuracies, errors, or misstatements in such data or information is expressly disclaimed. The web site is compiled for the sole purpose of informing community members of resources and information pertaining to Lyme Borreliosis Disease and its coinfections. Lyme disease symptoms may vary from person to person.
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ILADS WELCOMES PHYSICIAN RECOVERING FROM ALS
DOCTOR'S CASE SUPPORTS THEORY LYME DISEASE MAY BE THE CAUSE OF ALS
Bethesda MD September 2, 2004 - The International Lyme
and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) strengthened its impressive
membership today with the addition of Dr. Dave Martz of Colorado
Springs, who joined ILADS 15 months after being diagnosed with
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In April of 2003, Dr. Martz began
suffering weakness and pain in his muscles. Dr. Martz soon lost much of
his mobility. His condition worsened forcing him to retire from the
medical practice he loves.
After six frustrating months with hope fading, Dr. Martz
discovered the work of Dr. Gregory Bach of Colmar, Pennsylvania. Dr.
Bach, who is a member of ILADS, suggested a link between ALS and Lyme
disease. IGeneX Reference Laboratory of Palo Alto then confirmed Lyme
bacteria in Dr. Martz. Dr. Martz then sought out a local ILADS
physician who started Lyme disease treatment based on the
recommendations of Dr. Bach. The results were dramatic.
"Before I found Lyme "literate" professionals, I could
only function at a level of about 20 percent," says Dr. Martz. "But now
that I'm in expert hands, I am up to 75 percent of full function and I
hope to return to work soon as a physician, helping others with Chronic
Lyme Disease." An internist, and Past President of the Colorado Medical
Society, he is committed to giving others opportunities that have been
given to him.
The Centers for Disease Controls says that Lyme disease
may be under-reported by as much as ten-fold. This means as many as a
quarter of a million Americans may contract Lyme disease each year, yet
most of them are unaware of it. ILADS will hold its annual meeting in
October of this year in Rye, New York.
ILADS president, Dr. Steven Phillips, says, "Dr. Martz
is an example of the many physicians and medical experts we encourage to
join ILADS so we can continue to raise awareness and make vital advances
in the world-wide fight against Lyme disease."
For more information about Lyme disease go to www.ilads.org
CONTACT :
Barbara Buchman (301) 263-1080
Christi O'Connor (415) 883-2491
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