Today, I got diagnosed with Lyme disease. My whole family thought it would be hilarious to call it, "Lame disease." FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I have Lyme's disease. I caught it because we used alcohol on the area before we removed the tick that caused it. Apparently, that makes ticks vomit. I'm sick because a tick puked into me. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML
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Top comments
WinterChild 20
That's a lame joke. Hope you get better soon.
RichardPencil 32
You must be ticked off!
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Comments (47)
Davids9199 14
Good luck OP, get well soon!!!!!
Zlunder 19
What a Lyme family!
WinterChild 20
That's a lame joke. Hope you get better soon.
RichardPencil 32
You must be ticked off!
taterrtots 25
nahh.... you think so?
RichardPencil 32
You know that Lyme disease is spread by the deer tick, right?
gamermonster 34
Some families make me question humanity...
TeaBag303 10
I'm not gonna lie, that is pretty funny! Lighten up, your family is only trying to make a joke :)
confused_wandere 26
Would you think it funny if the OP had cancer and their family was making a joke of it? You should never joke about someone having a disease, especially not on the day they find out about it.
PennyLane27 32
"Lighten up"? Lymes is ******* awful. Hopefully OP is one of the lucky few that caught it soon enough, and where the treatment actually works. Otherwise, it quickly becomes resistent to treatment, and progresses into something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. OP is going to need the support of their family. Treatment (months of a potent antibiotic) can make you really ******* sick, too. But I guess because it's not chemo, and silly Lymes disease, OP needs to lighten up, eh?
TeaBag303 10
I guess I was a little insensitive in my above comment! My apologies to OP and anyone else I may have offended. Get well soon!
MisterEx 28
when life gives you lymons, OP ..
AceGthebest 16
Missed a perfect opportunity to say lymes
PennyLane27 32
*hugs* to you OP. Lymes is a bitch. Hopefully they caught it early. You're fortunate to have a doctor that caught it at all. I've got it. It took 15 (+?) years, countless doctors and specialists, and thousands of dollars for anyone to even suggest running a blood test on me. And unfortunately, that scenario is quite common. Whether you have a new infection, or chronic Lymes, please reach out for support. (Online if nothing else) Best to you!
caseyface1123 15
They're probably just trying to make you feel better through humor. If it really bothers you, definitely tell them. Hope you're doing okay though!
middlenamefrank 8
Congratulations on having a creative and witty family! Of course, being a little bit supportive might be nice, too.