It is estimated that almost 47,000 cases of Lyme disease were diagnosed in general practice in 2021. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of a tick infected with Borrelia. “In the 30 days after a sting, erythema migrans may appear as a red, round plaque that spreads in a circle around the sting site and then disappears within a few weeks to a few months.“, Details the Ministry of Health. Although the course of the disease is often favorable, neurological disorders can occur if left untreated.

In Canada, a young woman has been battling Lyme disease for several years. Despite treatment, the situation does not improve. “It really complicates the suffering morally, being always bedridden, being cared for 100% by other people, having no entertainment other than listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Being constantly in care is not a life for me or for the members of my family“, says the 29-year-old woman in the columns of Montreal Journal.

Medical assistance in dying

Although newer treatments have brought slight improvement, the situation remains unbearable for the patient: “I’ve only been eating bananas for months. I lose weight every week, last time I weighed 30 kilos“Today, without a therapeutic solution and exhausted from the fighting, she started seeking medical help in case of death.

“In order for me to change my mind, I would have to be given the hope of being supported on different levels. First through the healthcare system and also through finding ways to get financial help so we can keep digging and keep moving forward.“, continues to hope for the young woman, who will soon celebrate her 30th birthday.

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