Elena Delle Donne- Talks About Her Battle with Lyme Disease with Lyme Research Alliance

WNBA superstar, Elena Delle Donne describes her battle with Lyme disease and the many challenges she faced in getting a diagnosis and finding a treatment for a disease that almost sidelined her. Delle Donne explains why she has taken up the cause to help others.Powerful, heartfelt.

[@slounder1571]

Thank you for speaking out. I was sick for 30 years and told numerous times it wasn't lyme. While training for my fourth degree black belt I found myself unable to lift my arms, with in a short amount of time I became totally disabled, unable to walk, and the doctors were telling me there was nothing wrong. It took a friend speaking up and telling me that a negative lyme test doesn't mean you don't have lyme. Now myself, my husband, and both of my daughters are in treatment. What angers me is that the medicine that is available is so expensive, and the lyme doctors are so expensive, insurance will pay for other diseases.....why not lyme?

[@controlshift975]

Good old US medical system...a complete failure....so sorry you had to go through this along with your family.

[@phyllismervine7030]

Elena, you're a winner on court and off..

[@dawnreis]

Please continue to fight - for yourself - and the rest of us! 💚💚💚

[@martyharris939]

To each his or own. The WNBA does not discriminate a female changing their feelings about their sexual feelings. The game has changed , the players are stronger, more competitive today than ever. Bravo to to the Champions. My favorite player is one who does not make a difference to me

[@leapasion358]

Elena delle donne 😇👱

[@kbwrr2400]

yes, Elena. why not lyme be the next..