EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 1H 9M
From Desperation to Hope: A Mother's Journey Through Lyme Disease
from Lyme and Beyond with Tanya · host Tanya Hoebel
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit down with Eliana, a mother who shares the harrowing journey of her daughter Alexis' battle with Lyme Disease. Alexis' health issues began at age seven, manifesting initially as stomach pain and vomiting. Over time, her symptoms escalated to include excruciating pain, rashes, headaches, and fatigue, baffling numerous doctors who struggled to diagnose her condition. After an extensive and emotionally draining search for answers, Alexis was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections. Eliana recounts the various treatments, including ozone therapy and SOT, and the emotional toll the journey took on their family. She also highlights the immense support from their community, culminating in a $12,000 fundraising event. Being on the receiving end of a hand up from her community Eliana found a way to give back by starting a local community outreach non-profit "Well Watered Ministries" in Summerton, SC. Please check out their page on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Well-Watered-Ministries Follow me on Facebook: Lyme and Beyond with Tanya Leave a comment, review or feedback on how we can improve the show! Help support Lyme and Beyond and bring more stories to life. Visit the link for more details - Support The Podcast www.paypal.me/lymeandbeyond ----------- This podcast is produced and distributed by SB Studios in Boise, Idaho. If you are looking to share a message through podcasting. Reach out to SB Studios to get started podcasting today.
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In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit down with Eliana, a mother who shares the harrowing journey of her daughter Alexis' battle with Lyme Disease. Alexis' health issues began at age seven, manifesting initially as stomach pain and vomiting. Over time, her symptoms escalated to include excruciating pain, rashes, headaches, and fatigue, baffling numerous doctors who struggled to diagnose her condition. After an extensive and emotionally draining search for answers, Alexis was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections. Eliana recounts the various treatments, including ozone therapy and SOT, and the emotional toll the journey took on their family. She also highlights the immense support from their community, culminating in a $12,000 fundraising event. Being on the receiving end of a hand up from her community Eliana found a way to give back by starting a local community outreach non-profit "Well Watered Ministries" in Summerton, SC. Please check out their page on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Well-Watered-Ministries Follow me on Facebook: Lyme and Beyond with Tanya Leave a comment, review or feedback on how we can improve the show! Help support Lyme and Beyond and bring more stories to life. Visit the link for more details - Support The Podcast www.paypal.me/lymeandbeyond ----------- This podcast is produced and distributed by SB Studios in Boise, Idaho. If you are looking to share a message through podcasting. Reach out to SB Studios to get started podcasting today.
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