Imagine a tick bite stealing your childhood, making you crazy, and almost killing you. This is how our first guest, Ally Hilfiger, the daughter of designer Tommy Hilfiger describes her painful experience with Lyme Disease. About 10-20% of patients develop the chronic form of the disease called, Post Lyme Disease Syndrome (PLDS). We’ll first hear how Ally overcame her 20 year struggle with PLDS. Then, Dr. Harriet Kotsoris, chief scientific officer for Global Lyme Alliance gives the latest on risk, diagnosis, and effective treatments.
