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In this enlightening episode of the Sick and Seeking podcast, I have a candid conversation with Ali Moresco about her unexpected journey with chronic illness, particularly focusing on tick-borne diseases. Ali shares her personal experiences navigating the healthcare system and underscores the vital role of advocacy and support in her journey.
We address common misconceptions about tick-borne illnesses, the importance of accurate testing, and how service animals can enhance the management of chronic conditions.
Join us for this heartfelt exploration of community, resilience, and the transformative power of turning personal trials into advocacy work.
Conversation Highlights:
- The Reality of Chronic Illness: Ali opens up about how a tick bite drastically altered her life, bringing to light the seriousness of tick-borne diseases and the challenges they present.
- Importance of Advocacy: We emphasize the critical role advocacy plays in navigating healthcare and encourage listeners to seek help when needed.
- Misunderstanding Tick-Borne Diseases: Ali clarifies that many tick-borne diseases present with flu-like symptoms, and less than 30% of Lyme disease cases exhibit the characteristic bullseye rash.
- The Role of Service Animals: We highlight how her service dog, Scout, has been instrumental in managing her condition, providing both physical and emotional support.
- Addressing Long COVID: We also touch on POTS as a long-term complication of COVID-19 and discuss the broader implications of the pandemic on chronic health issues.
- The Journey of Grieving: Ali reflects on the emotional journey of grieving one’s former self while adapting to the realities of chronic illness and the importance of community support.
Quotes:
"Ticks carry hundreds of diseases."
"POTS is essentially long COVID."
"We need more knowledge sharing."
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