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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.Special Features:
• Resource Guide

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 ‏ : ‎ NTSC, DVD
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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    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.

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    Amazon Customer

    Enlightening film, powerful message
    This film does an excellent job in brining awareness to chronic Lyme disease and tickborne illness. I love that it goes into the controversy surrounding the CDC and the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA). Our public health authorities need to step up and recognize chronic Lyme disease as a legitimate diagnosis. They also need to update their diagnostic and treatment guidelines. So much more work has to be done :/

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    Amazon Customer

    Very informative!!
    My mother told me about this, ironically on the same day I was reaching out to my doctors about things I’ve been experiencing. Watching it was like seeing what I’m going thru. I got bit by a tick when I was younger. It was on my head so my hair would have covered any bull’s-eye rash. Fast forward to 2020/21, got bit at work and a few days later, officially got a bull’s-eye rash & got pics. Due to COVID-19 though, I didn’t get into the doctor. My symptoms had been taking place for years before this more recent event though.Watching this documentary really gave me a piece of mind. I had my tests done & markers do indicate an issue so I’m currently awaiting a rheumatologist appointment. Woo hoo!!Watch this!! It could bring you answers or at least send you in a better direction.Just be warned, it will make you irritated at the healthcare system.Must watch!!!

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    Smartypants

    Got Lyme Disease? Read This
    This contains many facts that people with Lyme Disease should know.

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    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!!!

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    Rabid Reader

    If you live where ticks do, you should watch this
    I liked this documentary a lot. It wasn’t at all boring, and served a great public health purpose. Not only that, it was fascinating.My (adult) kid treats Lyme disease in his practice. It can be devastating and is not always well understood nor well treated. Not every MD/PA/NP has enough experience to diagnose it. Further, few have the ability to look at a tick and say: yep, that’s one that can carry XYZ disease. So, it’s important to let people who spend time outdoors know why it is important to protect themselves, and what it can mean if you’re bitten and infected.I would 100% recommend that anybody watch this.

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