Under Our Skin

This film is not only superior in quality and professionalism, it is probably the most important health documentary in the world today. It uncovers a pandemic that affects millions of people in every state in the U.S. and every continent in the world. It exposes the politics and greed that lead to massive ignorance in the medical community and keeps millions of people sick. It is the eye opener that has paved the way for thousands to get the help they desperately need and has opened the door of baby steps toward badly needed reform. It takes a long and hard look at a disease that affects millions who are misdiagnosed with more than 300 other diseases and conditions, it is amazing to see the time, information, creativity, and comprehensive overview that is covered in the film.

I am one of the several patients that was misdiagnosed and was basically told I was crazy. Thank God for my physician that I met 1 year after all the symptoms started knew enough to say "has anyone ever tested you for Lyme Disease". I was 14 years old when i was diagnosed and I am now 31. I live everyday with some type of pain or aliment. Every doctor that goes through medical school now and who is currently practicing should see this video. It may help them to better understand what we "Lyme Patients" go through on a daily basis. Also may better understand and learn to start testing people for the disease. I also think all the medical insurance carries need to see this so they stop turning our claims down. We are not crazy, and if they ever had the disease they would understand each and every second of what we go through. I am going to let my family physician as well as all the physicians that treat me see this film. let's get the word out there!!!!! We are the only ones who can do it!!!!!! The world needs to listen to us!

Lyme is the fastest growing infectious disease in the US. Chances are that you or someone you know is effected with Lyme is some way shape or form if you live in New England. The ticks certainly do not care about the state lines as documented cases have been found in almost all of the US States now. It is also overseas, as I know on a first hand basis as I have the European as well as US form of Lyme. I have watched this film at least a dozen times and have had a number of my friends and family watch it as well. It is an amazing learning tool for people to get an educated background of this disease as well as putting a face to this "mysterious" disease. Lyme takes your life away. I am a 35 year old woman who is close to house bound due to the nueropathy, arthritis, brain fog, muscle spasms, etc.... Just two years ago I worked a corporate position 60+hour a week, traveled overseas a few times a year, and had a social life that puts Hollywood to shame. Now the only reason I leave the house is for doctor visits. It is so nice to see the reality of our lives shown in this movie, allowing those around us to to truly understand medically, physically, and emotionally. This is an outstanding documentary. Even if you are not effected by Lyme at this time, to see the games that are played by the US Government, Pharmaceutical Companies, as well as the Health care Industry. While the IDSA Board decides who gets the fattest paycheck/kickback from a health care company there are thousands of us losing our lives. By far one of the best documentaries I have seen, and although I do have a tie to it, I have heard that same statement from many a friend and family who have watched it.

You, know------ one that sends a sick person to doctor after doctor where they're either not treated or they're treated with arrogance and disdain.

Not everyone who fits the above description will have Lyme disease or one of the other tick borne illnesses. But SO MANY DO------ THAT IT BEHOOVES THEM TO CHECK IT OUT.

For that, you'll need to contact a local Lyme support group who can suggest the labs and the doctors who really know these diseases! It's an epidemic. And it's being swept under the rug by the medical establishment.

This is a disease that's been 'disappeared'. Please see Under Our Skin. Please think about it long and hard.

As someone who was diagnosed in 2005 with Lyme and co-infections after having it undiagnosed for close to 20 years I can say that this film affected me in so many ways. I felt it truly represented everything I've felt struggling with this disease, mentally, physically and emotionally. I want everyone who knows me to see this film as I feel then they might begin to understand my daily struggle. I want every doctor and politician to see this film so they will begin to educate themselves on the diverse ways this disease impacts not just the person affected, but also their families and communities. Most importantly I want this disease to stop being politicized as all of us who suffer get caught in the cross fire.