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After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
Package Dimensions : 7 x 5 x 1 inches; 2.72 ounces
Director : Lindsay Keys, Winslow Crane-Murdoch
Media Format : DVD, NTSC
Run time : 1 hour and 42 minutes
Release date : May 30, 2023
Actors : Julia Bruzzese, Dr. Neil Spector, Dr. Richard Horowitz
Subtitles: : English
Studio : First Run Features
ASIN : B0BXQYNMTW
Country of Origin : USA
Number of discs : 1
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Cecilia Valentina –
Informative
Lyme is becoming so prevalent where I live I canât seem to talk to someone who hasnât had it affect them or someone they know in some way. Very sad whatâs happening but like what was said in the video the truth will eventually come out- this video is proof of that.
Michele Cook –
FINALLY!
As a person who has chronic Lyme, this explains a lot on why there is no vaccination and why people are being ignored by the medical community, or being told “it’s all in your head, one round of antibiotics will do it”. I was DENIED a $6 round of antibiotics that could have prevented this in the beginning because I didn’t have the tick and they couldn’t see the bullseye rash- (I was bit in the back of my head and I have really thick hair). I KNEW I had been bitten, I had all the symptoms, but was told I had to wait 6 freaking weeks until they would even consider a blood test. During that time, I lost so much work I was afraid I would lose my job, I could not eat, I had nonstop killer migraines, extreme fatigue, vertigo, went to the emergency room because the stress was giving me an ulcer, crashed my car, and thought I had early onset dementia because I couldn’t remember how to do things that I have done thousands of times, and the list goes on. After 3 more tries at antibiotics throughout the year, I was still positive. No one wants to believe you, they think you are being a drama queen when you tell them what is going on- while tears are running down my face- one Dr. rolled their eyes at me! Almost a year later I have spent $20,000 because I was denied a $6 antibiotic in the beginning. The ones who have it the worst are the CHILDREN!!! It literally steals their young healthy lives. Every parent should watch this and educate themselves in Social Media groups on Lyme and lymedisease.org is a great place to get a lot of information because your Doctor will NOT have it.
Cindy Strauss –
Lyme Disease and Chronic Lyme Disease is Real!
This Lyme Disease documentary debunks the message from the IDSA and the CDC that “Lyme Disease is Easy To Diagnosis and Easy To Treat.” This message is one reason that keeps Lyme Disease from getting the funding that it so desperately needs. Because of the way Lyme Disease is diagnosed – the dogmatic standards of the testing – many people fail to receive a proper diagnosis, which then leads to Chronic Lyme Disease. The IDSA and the CDC have created this dogmatic approach that influences doctors as to how they treat people also. Because of the complexity and challenges of the Lyme Disease testing, if you receive a test result that is negative, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is negative. It could mean that it wasn’t completely positive. Neil Spector, MD, who received a “negative” on his first test, was asked who he blames. He had to be his own advocate and demand a second test years later, which was “positive for Lyme Disease.” He said, “I blame the establishment that has created the environment that unfortunately has let hundreds of of thousands and over the years millions of people down and fallen through the cracks.” Would Dr. Spector be alive today if he had received a “positive Lyme Disease” diagnosis on his first test , instead of going years undiagnosed and untreated? If a doctor can fall through the cracks of the Medical System, who knows the medical jargon and the system, imagine how easy it is for the lay person. Julia Rose Bruzzesse’ story of Chronic Lyme Disease is Real! It is a true, accurate, factual account of what can happen when undiagnosed and untreated Lyme Disease and co-infections invade the body. Anyone who doesn’t believe this has never had Lyme Disease nor had a friend or relative that has had it. This documentary is well researched! Dr. Alan MacDonald has also proven Lyme Disease exists in autopsies. Spread the word! Share this documentary! Children are the most vulnerable, because they are outside! One thing that is not mentioned is Prevention! Everyone needs to research Prevention of Lyme Disease!!!
Gayze N. –
One of the most important medical documentaries of our times
I have Chronic Lyme. I count my blessings that I’m still alive and, thanks to an herbal protocol developed by master herbalist Stephen Buhner, able to get through my days. I’m not as ill as many, but Lyme Disease has still taken away what used to be an active and fairly normal life.
I’ve been misdiagnosed with a myriad of diseases, I’ve been treated as if I’m crazy or a hypochondriac. I have shared reams of amazing research with my doctors, only to be looked at askance. It took many months before my doctor finally put “Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome” down in my chart. And, due to financial challenges and the denial of insurance companies, I have no access to the treatments that might help me to get well.
Please, please, please watch The Quiet Epidemic. Nearly half a million people are diagnosed with Lyme in the US alone every single year, and as many as 20% (some studies say more) of those people don’t get well with standard treatment. That’s 100,000 people every single year who may deal with symptoms for years…some for the rest of their lives. And those numbers only count the people who are correctly diagnosed.
The Quiet Epidemic follows the stories of several victims of Chronic Lyme Disease, and all they have gone through to try to get well. It covers the denial of the medical community, the close-eyed approach of the CDC and IDSA, and the blatant refusal of insurance companies to fund life-saving care.
This is not a documentary created by conspiracy theorists and (as one high-ranking person connected to the CDC calls us) “Lyme Loonies.” This documentary covers real science, such as research done by highly respected facilities like Johns Hopkins and Tulane University, and lays out the truth in a way that cannot be ignored.
Chronic Lyme Disease is a scientifically proven ailment. It’s about time the medical community opened their eyes to this fact. It is my hope that The Quiet Epidemic will help.
Watch it. Watch it again. Tell your family, your friends. Tell your medical care providers. A hundred-thousand new victims a year need things to change.
Please be a part of that change.