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Attend a seminar and film, walk to Strange Brew afterwards.
Let me know if you are interested in joining me. Ellen
Here are the seminar/film details:
WHEN: Thursday’s, April 9th and 16th at 6:00 PM
WHERE: UNH Manchester, 400 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, Third floor auditorium
WHAT: UNH Manchester invites you attend a lecture and film series to educate yourself about Lyme disease and learn about the controversy that is quietly brewing in the medical community.
Each year hundreds of New Hampshire residents are diagnosed with Lyme disease. According to a report by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease in NH grew by nearly 30% between 2002 and 2007. The CDC reports that typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans, commonly referred to as the bull’s-eye rash. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
There is a great deal of controversy around the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Some in the medical community say the disease can be treated with a few weeks of antibiotics; other medical professionals believe treatment requires a strict regimen of various antibiotics and supplements for sometimes multiple years. The disease has been referred to as an epidemic larger than AIDS.
Both programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Free parking is available after 5:30 in the Arm’s Lot located behind UNH Manchester.
Lecture: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Lyme Disease (April 9 at 6 PM). A great deal of myth and misunderstanding surrounds Lyme disease, both within and outside the medical community. According to Mr. David Hunter, a long-time Lyme disease advocate, many people are misdiagnosed with other chronic ailments such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis because of the lack of understanding regarding the far-ranging nature of Lyme symptoms and the inaccuracy of the testing. Learn more about the many aspects of Lyme disease, from prevention to diagnosis to treatment protocols. Presented by David Hunter, Lyme activist and educator.
Film Screening: UNDER OUR SKIN, 2008 (April 16 at 6 PM)
A new documentary film, UNDER OUR SKIN, offers a frightening expose about how the medical system is failing to address one of the most serious epidemics of our times. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head." The film follows the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, and brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin. David Hunter will facilitate questions and answers following the film screening. The film is 109 minutes in length.
WHY: UNH Manchester is offering these programs as an opportunity for a community dialogue about an epidemic that will quite likely affect someone we each know.
Let me know if you are interested in joining me. Ellen
Here are the seminar/film details:
WHEN: Thursday’s, April 9th and 16th at 6:00 PM
WHERE: UNH Manchester, 400 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, Third floor auditorium
WHAT: UNH Manchester invites you attend a lecture and film series to educate yourself about Lyme disease and learn about the controversy that is quietly brewing in the medical community.
Each year hundreds of New Hampshire residents are diagnosed with Lyme disease. According to a report by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease in NH grew by nearly 30% between 2002 and 2007. The CDC reports that typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans, commonly referred to as the bull’s-eye rash. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
There is a great deal of controversy around the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Some in the medical community say the disease can be treated with a few weeks of antibiotics; other medical professionals believe treatment requires a strict regimen of various antibiotics and supplements for sometimes multiple years. The disease has been referred to as an epidemic larger than AIDS.
Both programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Free parking is available after 5:30 in the Arm’s Lot located behind UNH Manchester.
Lecture: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Lyme Disease (April 9 at 6 PM). A great deal of myth and misunderstanding surrounds Lyme disease, both within and outside the medical community. According to Mr. David Hunter, a long-time Lyme disease advocate, many people are misdiagnosed with other chronic ailments such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis because of the lack of understanding regarding the far-ranging nature of Lyme symptoms and the inaccuracy of the testing. Learn more about the many aspects of Lyme disease, from prevention to diagnosis to treatment protocols. Presented by David Hunter, Lyme activist and educator.
Film Screening: UNDER OUR SKIN, 2008 (April 16 at 6 PM)
A new documentary film, UNDER OUR SKIN, offers a frightening expose about how the medical system is failing to address one of the most serious epidemics of our times. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head." The film follows the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, and brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin. David Hunter will facilitate questions and answers following the film screening. The film is 109 minutes in length.
WHY: UNH Manchester is offering these programs as an opportunity for a community dialogue about an epidemic that will quite likely affect someone we each know.
