Welcome!
Our mission is to provide an uplifting environment for individuals with
Lyme Disease and their friends and families. A place to meet others
on a similar journey, to learn more about the disease from each other,
and in the end to make one another's journey easier. We seek to
provide support for ongoing research into chronic Lyme Disease as well
as financial support for Lyme patients in need. Lymelighters is a
community dedicated to increasing the level of awareness and
knowledge about Lyme Disease in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Does your doctor not believe in Lyme Disease? Read both sides of the controversy
If you believe you may have Lyme and your doctor does not, find a Lyme Literate MD in your area or
print and take these articles with you to your next doctor appointment:
"Advanced Topics in Lyme Disease - Diagnostic Hints and Treatement Guidelines for Lyme and
Other Tick Borne Illnesses"
"Evidence-Based Guidelines For The Management of Lyme Disease"
Disclaimer: Lymelighters is a support group for patients suffering from Lyme disease and their friends and family. The material presented on this website and the individual Lymelighters meetings is for informational purpose only. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition, nor take the place of medical care from your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed by individuals presenting information may not agree with those of Lymelighters or Dr Raj Patel. By using this website you are agreeing to hold harmless Lymelighters and Dr Raj Patel for any harm resulting from the use of information obtained from the website. Neither Lymelighters nor Dr Raj Patel are liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information from this website.