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June 24th, 2019 “Lavigne says she wrote all of the songs sitting in her bed or on the couch while the effects of Lyme disease made her body feel like it was shutting down. “I felt like I was drowning. Like I was going under water and I just needed to come up for air,”…
November 10th, 2018 In recent years, the medical spotlight has increasingly been shining on Lyme disease, the bacterial tick-borne illness that often comes with a host of vague, mysterious symptoms. The widespread illness is often considered the “great imitator” because its symptoms typically mimic other health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and…
Good Morning America – September 20th, 2018 Avril Lavigne has released a new single: an emotionally raw piano ballad called “Head Above Water.” The singer revealed she wrote the song during her scary battle with Lyme disease and said that the lyrics are basically a prayer to God asking for help as she tries to…
[CanLyme note: They forgot Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, and others including professional golfers and baseball players.] Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, can be a devastating condition, leading to serious health issues like arthritis and neurological disorders. Several celebrities have reportedly been diagnosed with the disease; some, like…
Watch preview of today’s Dr. Oz TV show as he chats with People Magazine’s senior editor about the magazine’s cover story regarding Avril Lavigne’s bout with Lyme Disease. Watch here
By Jim Moodie, The Sudbury Star Tuesday, April 7, 2015 2:49:29 EDT PM Horse owners in the Sudbury area are being told to look out for disease-carrying ticks. Espanola veterinarian P.J. Rocheleau says a trio of horses from the Hanmer/Capreol area have tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent in Lyme disease. “Testing was…
Avril Lavigne: a new voice for Lyme Disease? The Canadian singer is attracting attention for announcing she has Lyme Disease. Su-Ling Goh spoke to others who are praising her honesty. Watch it on Global TV
TORONTO – Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne says she’s recovering from a months-long battle with Lyme disease. The Napanee, Ont.-raised singer-songwriter tells People magazine she was diagnosed with a severe case of the disease last fall. In an exclusive cover story on the magazine’s website, the 30-year-old says she was bedridden for five months. View…
TORONTO — Avril Lavigne has revealed she was bedridden for five months suffering from Lyme disease. “I felt like I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t talk and I couldn’t move,” the Canadian singer told People. “I thought I was dying.” Lavigne said she felt lethargic and lightheaded for months but didn’t know why. She finally got…
