I was bitten in 2004 while playing hide-and-seek in Beecraigs Country Park near Bathgate. I went to the GP a few weeks later with a persistent rash. The first thing he said was “Did you have any flu-like symptoms at… Read More »Janey’s Story
I’m Lorraine from Montrose, North East Scotland. I was bitten by a tick end of August 2014. I remember the date clearly as at the time I became ill I was away celebrating my 10th year Wedding Anniversary with my… Read More »Lorraine’s Story
In 2010 my husband and I moved to Leitfie which is an area just south of the town of Alyth in Perthshire. In Summer of 2011 I had been walking around the fields near our cottage for the best part… Read More »Kymmy’s Story
I was a fit, healthy mother of three children living in Edinburgh. In 1993/4 I was on holiday in Sutherland. I had a tick attached and was unaware until a friend noticed and whacked it off my leg. Unfortunately, by… Read More »Shonagh’s Story
Hi my name is Jerry and I am Shonagh’s husband. I too have Lyme. I spent most of my working life in Outdoor Education so I was fit and healthy. Although I had many tick bites over the years I… Read More »Jerry’s Story
On holiday in Luxembourg. At swimming pool & after a swim I lay on towel for a few minutes of sunbathing (legs on manicured cut grass). After short time sat up & found tick attached. Tick carefully removed with tweezers.… Read More »Louise’s Story
It was around my 60th birthday – unforgettable really because the family had booked a hotel and tickets for Les Miserable in London. Every morning I take my two dogs, as it was then, for a walk. There is a nice area… Read More »Peter’s Story
– Where bitten: Isle of Rhum, West coast of Scotland – Where live: Aberdeenshire – Occupation: Previously ecologist – now full time mum. – Initial symptoms: flu like illness, sore knees, stomach pain then profuse sweating, heart conduction problems, meningitis symptoms… Read More »Nicola’s Story
I am Annette, 53 yrs old with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. I stay in a small village in Fife, where I was bitten. I loved my job as a social care worker and enjoyed a full and active life.… Read More »Annette’s Story
I am currently diagnosed on the NHS with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and IBS. I began to suspect Lyme was my issue in 2015. I’m 36 now, and on researching Lyme, realised I have been experiencing symptoms since I was a… Read More »Ingrid’s Story