While this book had some extremely technical information (hard for us Lyme brains to comprehend), it was very informative as to why there is such a strong division between mainstream doctors and those that treat Lyme. It is unfathomable that in today's world, Lyme patients have to jump through so many hoops to get the proper treatment. Although this book was written almost 10 years ago, not much has changed. Lyme literate doctors are still being targeted and patients are having a hard time getting treatment, yet alone someone to believe that they have a disease that is epidemic in the US and other countries or to get some doctors to even test for it. We are like the AIDS patients of the 70s. One day, the government will realize that they can no longer sweep this under the rug and tweak studies to suit their needs. This was very well written by a woman that is not only an exceptional scientific journalist, but she knows firsthand how the system needs to change because her entire family has Lyme and many co-infections. Interesting read, whether you have Lyme or not. It is very eye-opening! this was a quick, if difficult read... Weintraub posed more questions then answers, I think, but she's not a scientist and did shed so much light onto this debilitating disease.I'm still unclear as to why her entire family was targeted by this disease to such a degree. She mentions targeted DNA in one chapter but does not elaborate (or doesnt have the scientific info to go into more detail.. again, not her field and I don't fault her).I was especially interested in the ALS/Lyme portion of the book, it's not one I've read about in the past (I've had about four bouts of lyme, all caught early... I'm very fortunate. My doctors took my issues seriously and treated me with respect)
What do You think about Cure Unknown: Inside The Lyme Epidemic (2008)?
I guess I just wasn't in the mood for this one. I generally like stories about medical mysteries.
—Liskabee
Well written. Am amazing amount of research went into this write.
—Afroza
