'Bachelorette’s Trista and Ryan Sutter Open Up About His Horrific Battle with Lyme Disease | PEOPLE

After a grueling two-year health odyssey -- with wife Trista by his side -- the firefighter was diagnosed with Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr. Now he's hoping for brighter days ahead.
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[@anapaulasmoraes1839]

Their show was the only Bachelorette I watched. I am so happy that they are for real. 🙏🥰🙏

[@hottstepher]

I’ve only watched theirs & Rachel Lindsey’s. ❤️ them both 👍🏽

[@Curegirl80rs]

I was so happy when she chose him! 💕

[@thehealhivedigitalacademy9662]

We are so honored you chose us as your partners in healing, Ryan! Thank you so much for helping us spread the word about Lyme and the life-saving power of the bees.

[@AA-hj8er]

do you also treat mold toxicity and take out of state patients?

[@syrianspiceajewthatsnice6936]

As someone who has multiple chronic Illnesses and undiagnosed autoimmune disorders, I am so happy that he is spreading about this publicly. I completely agree that as patients dealing with chronic illnesses and autoimmune disorders we feel very alone and very invisible in front of doctors who just don’t want to or are too lazy to research, look beyond the obvious, and actually do their jobs. There are very good doctors out there, I have fallen on some, but in general most doctors will just brush you off. I am so glad he is feeling better and that he got the proper diagnosis. Most people don’t understand that it takes a village. It is enough that you have one doctor that won’t run tests and that can delay you from receiving a diagnosis for month or in many cases for years. We need more physicians out there world wide that will do the work and actually care to research on autoimmune disorders, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases so we the patients don’t have to wait years upon years for proper treatment. So we the patients don’t have to be afraid to go to doctors because they won’t believe us or won’t treat us, or even worse make us feel like it is all in our head.

[@lorrieriddle4079]

YES!! What you said!!! So very true, on this road myself from Mold.

[@SammieDee.]

Ryan will always remain the greatest bachelor of them all and definitely the most handsome one of all. My fav couple. Lyme disease is brutal. Happy he's doing better and back to work. The expense of it all can ruin a relationship too. Great work Sutter family!

[@cathgordon836]

Been there myself!! Thank u for sharing. Mold illness plus Covid equals a never ending nightmare!!! I thank Jesus today for my healing!

[@mienafriggstad3360]

I really like this couple 🙏 prayers for them and their children

[@kami_k7]

Thank you for bringing awareness to Lyme disease👌🏼 I tested positive for Lyme and my doctor was upset with his PA for testing me for it, then proceeded to dismiss the positive test and tell me Lyme doesn’t exist. It’s difficult to find proper treatment and took me several years to finally feel functional again

[@mommab1969]

Our nephew has been suffering with it for 15 years. He has no luck with doctors here where we live. His family Dr told them he just needed a psychiatrist. The physicians in our country say it doesn't exist here. Apparently the ticks know not to cross our borders. His poor body has sustained so much damage from it, not to mention the financial issues it has caused his family. We are all still hoping that someone can help him.

[@lauravillarreal8921]

@@mommab1969 did you see the info about the bee therapy Ryan used? Maybe that will help your nephew? It's called The Heal Hive Digital Academy

[@tenaciousone4721]

Invisible illnesses are often treated as non existing diseases. I was diagnosed with lupus at 19, then fibromyalgia, and then hashimoto's. Then PCOS which ended with a hysterectomy. I have a tee shirt that says "I don't look sick and you don't look stupid but we both are".

[@tenaciousone4721]

@Rachael Shayna Nelson You have absolutely no grounds to say anything about my life. That was a hateful and ignorant comment.

[@sgarrita2561]

I had 4 months of not living due to long covid severe fatigue, dizziness, vertigo… it was awful. I can’t imagine going through years of something so debilitating.. awful

[@denalayman5299]

I was diagnosed with Lyme disease after being bit by a baby tick. So thankful it was caught in time and the antibiotics worked because I don't experience what other people have experience with dealing with Lyme disease.

[@pamkowal7464]

Lyme patients are most often left to twist in the wind by mainstream medical practitioners. I have Lyme disease and it is a disease I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.

[@MelissaRae1975]

So happy for them. Dealing with the unseen diseases is so hard to deal with in the Traditional medicine community.

[@Veromoi4]

They are so down to earth ❤️ glad he’s doing much better, but so sorry for the struggles they’ve had to deal with, getting proper diagnosis and validation. Much love and healing to them. 💙❤️💚

[@Mo-wk3rg]

How I adore this couple, may God heal and restore then!

[@patriciacarey1753]

You would think by 2022 doctors would be much better at diagnosing, Sounds like they’re not. I went through the same thing when being diagnosed with lupus. One doctor said I was too young to have it. A dermatologist diagnosed me and actually sent a letter to that doctor.

[@SusieQZee]

What did the letter say??? Was it scolding?

[@mandycote5662]

I went from being checked for lupus when it was Myasthenia Gravis THEN in ‘06 Acquired Hemophilia giving birth which was another whole story in itself

[@oc2538]

They are so lovely. I hope he can get treated and it is a shame not many doctors take patients seriously with these types of illnesses. Bless them

[@donnapiraino3323]

I suffer from Lyme Disease as well…I completely understand this struggle…..The struggle is very real….Prayers for you Ryan 🙏🏼♥️

[@geisalagordon9966]

The only Bachelorette (or Bachelor) show I watched all the way through. Love them

[@alisarumrum2062]

Thank goodness he is doing well, I luv this couple, there one of the few Bachelorette candidates that made a full commitment to the covenant of marriage, family and just an overall humble existence and there children are Beautiful Best Wishes to them ❤️💗❤️💗

[@LuminesBreezer--]

When I see them, I can't help but give the brightest smile because just knowing that they're still going strong like this is just amazing. It's a rarity today, whereas back then, they knew where to go in the end.

[@theresatoomer5578]

May you continue to grow stronger together and Ryan may you continue to heal. Thanks for sharing.

[@marycollins1631]

I'm glad you feel better and stand by each other! Your family is a good example for your generation. Without our health we have nothing.

[@thenatster4383]

Thank you both for bringing this topic to light. It will help so many people out there. I have a cousin who was so desperate to get rid on her Lyme that she used chemo. She is doing better now but I love alternative methods that are better for your body.

[@Jen-jo5qu]

So happy to hear this good news!

[@kellymulligan2157]

So happy you got a diagnosis and yes you are perfect so nice to see you are still stronger together. So proud and happy that you are still together in the world of breakups you are such an extraordinary couple

[@thepamela050]

I agree with Ryan and Trista...I wish more doctors would think outside the box..More alternative /functional medicine doctors..I found those doctors help me the most my thyroid..

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Love and prayers for you both ❤️🙏

[@sunshinegal4294]

You are so blessed that you could get the help needed through Alternative medicine! I started a plan and was paying out a lot and felt better than I had in years, but had to quit because I didn’t have the money and of course insurance doesn’t cover any of it. Anything that actually helps you HEAL!

[@zlatte2594]

I whole heartedly wish you and your family well!

[@amyk3020]

I adore this down to earth genuine couple. They of weathered many storms, what is harder than health issues? Beautiful family and as someone who has had experience with similar diagnosis mainstream medicine does not really know how to handle lime or the parasites that are involved with it. It takes a special doctor and a lab that will grow your blood for weeks to have an accurate diagnosis. Kudos to both of them and their family unit

[@janetkensett1503]

Such a beautiful couple and family. Hopefully Ryan will get back to healthy soon. Sending you best wishes and prayers.

[@gladysvogel9442]

So glad to hear you are coming along and making steady progress! Praying for speedy and complete recovery! Please read Psalms 57:1 and Psalms 103: 1-3!! God Bless you and your Beautiful family!❤

[@naadu752]

Ryan I am happy you have your wife and your family around. I am a fan of the bachelor and look up to you as one of my favorite. Get well soon, I will always remember you in my prayers. God says the hand that doesn't work shouldn't eat, so if you working to keep the family this is just a face in your life it will pass away.Be strong.❤️

[@cindik4984]

I am acquainted with a person treated for lyme disease with hyperthermia where the high temperature pops the hard lyme shell that incapsulates the body's cells, then antibiotics are given intervenisely. This was done at Sanoviv which was founded by an American doctor. Many patients go there as a last resort after years of conventional medicine diagnosis and treatment failures are exhausted.

[@tobywarner7902]

They are so made for each other prayers God is good Glad here is doing sho much better 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕💕💕

[@CarpediemMarti]

Love this couple!!! So sorry Ryan and family are going through this horrible disease.Please keep up the fight. Mayo Clinic is in Minnesota isn’t it? They definitely know about Lyme disease. Hang in there. I’m a retired ER nurse and have witness how some docs brush off certain disease processes. So keep going until you feel “heard”!

[@annemacleod1421]

Admire your persistence in face of what can be so invisible. I watched your season of The Bachelor and have always loved knowing you did fall in love and have been married for life! Kia kaha… stay strong …from New Zealand. Boy, your children have your genes, Ryan! Trista, still as beautiful on the inside …bad days are allowed! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑

[@fayewalters4582]

Yea......I read about this....doctors won't hardly committ to treat. I read alot of mis -diagnosis as ref to fiber malagia and other types of auo immune isues. The magazine story spoke of a insitution in New York that just handles lime disease cases.

[@kellykim3684]

God Bless beautiful family

[@leebeaven9382]

So glad you’re health is improving. I’m curious to learn more about the bee venom treatment. Wondered if you had read what Anthony William has to say about Lyme disease as well?

[@janetblack905]

Welcome to our healthcare system!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

You two and your family are great! I’m so happy for your successful marriage. Of course most thankful for Ryan’s health diagnosis. Blessing to all of you!No doctors would believe me that the vaccines caused my pulmonary embolism in March 2021! I’m on oxygen living in northern Colorado caused from residual effects of radiation! Our medical field has a long way to go!

[@maryleerobinson7259]

Love hugs and prayers

[@donnapiraino3323]

I suffer from Lyme disease as well….I completely understand this struggle

[@ADevotionalHeart]

Have you tried HBOT? 🙏🌹💜

[@donnapiraino3323]

@@ADevotionalHeart no

[@donnapiraino3323]

I was diagnosed with very late stage Lyme…I had been battling terrible migraines for years and years..after every migraine I would experience extreme body aches in my joints especially… I questioned my Dr. about Lupus? Or Fibromyalgia? …I was at around the 10 year mark when one morning I found it difficult to walk..My Dr ran more blood tests.. I came back with late stage Lyme Disease..and Rheumatoid arthritis…

[@belindacassidy3355]

Lovely couple ! Lyme disease is no joke ..

[@brassy49er37]

Wow, these two are indeed a true love story. How many others from these silly shows are still together.

[@izzy4575]

I love this real couple ❤️

[@harrietmullen936]

This is actually quite disturbing to find out that it took them so long to find out what was wrong with him and also so long to treat. Wishing you well.

[@foxibot]

His kids look just like him. I figured Trista would have one that looked like her. I hate his has struggled with Lyme and mold.

[@jennifermassie7227]

I also have a very rare disease called IIH idiopathic intercranial hypertension!! Not many doctors are familiar with it which makes treatment very difficult!! I'm about to have brain surgery #45!! I need to have both my shunts replaced!!

[@dianemackey]

Functional Doctors are the best!

[@emilyc5625]

Lime Triggered by mold … I haven’t heard that mold can trigger lime that’s scary

[@dianemackey]

Same here.

[@karategirl666]

It comes in seasons

[@danadeegan7528]

Don't forget to thank God

[@skygirlview8236]

"I'm proud of our relationship."

[@wnm8888]

Yeah, that was interesting comment.

[@LNatureblush]

Wow, what a story. Main stream doctors are horrible.

[@lorrainekempton2151]

I have a friend who can help him with lyme disease she's a holistic healer, she can tell what your body needs to heal itself.

[@Prattmary]

Love BOTH of U.U can make it Good God on your side..Just think bout goodness of God

[@barbarapisarski4144]

Occupational Disease look for a lawyer and check it out.

[@TheCBKgirl]

Does anyone do anything now without a filter?

[@jlbaker2000]

Mold toxins?

[@tammygonzalez9313]

Yes, it triggered his Lyme . Same thing with me. Decades though to get diagnosed. So many chronic illnesses due to not being treated. 😭

[@BBGG-5]

💞🙏💗🙌💕

[@pamelamccue4197]

Have you tried Apitherapy? Bee venom therapy? Bee Air Therapy?

[@pamelamccue4197]

Sent this without watching whole video. Thank you so much for sharing your story. This will help others with Lyme.

[@pamelamccue4197]

We teach people to learn about bee therapy.

[@lorrainekempton2151]

I know that she has healed people with lyme disease

[@Shayne_T]

It’s interesting how he got it when he was in the fire program, they vaccinate you during that time, it’s not a coincidence.

[@anujpramanik1819]

There is no vaccine for Lyme disease.

[@creativegirl9710]

That's what I wondered. Another interview he said he was sick with Covid and I wondered if that triggered Lyme. That seems to be happening a lot to people.

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Like how genuine Trista was in this interview. Thank goodness she said "We know we are not perfect...Yes we have had our bad days." If Trista had been all roses and sunshine about their relationship, their experience would not be relatable. Relationships are works in progress with both the wonderful moments and the rough times. So glad they survived their rough patch. Wishing Ryan continued healing.

[@bonblue4993]

I am so happy to hear that you are doing better!! I wish you and Trista and your family a wonderful summer!

[@donnataylor980]

Get well soon. They're such a beautiful family he is in my prayers

[@nancyalford8056]

I went through the same thing, being told what I didn’t have. I am blessed with a sister, a doctor, she took time to read about all of my symptoms and finally told me about Scleroderma. Once you know what you have you can get treatment. My family has been so wonderful.🤠❤️

[@jennifermassie7227]

I live in Canada and a friend of mine had Lyme disease!! There really isn't a treatment here for it. Her marriage fell apart and she used her money from the sale of her home to get treatment in Florida!! Thankfully a friend of hers allowed her to stay in their condo while getting treatment!! It took about 2 years before she could come home!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@tammygonzalez9313]

Did she go to Naples or maybe Sarasota for healing treatments by chance? I did. Hope she’s well!

[@raquelarredondo1642]

Poor guy! Trista and Ryan are a sweet couple!

[@sherrydunn4003]

Ryan..and Trista...my favorite couple on the B. show..God Bless you and family...I'm glad that Ryan is better..and it's great you were fighting this together...but pray you have🙏 Jesus in your life ❤️

[@maryadair5697]

Some doctors don't think outside the box. I really don't get it. We knew you had Lyme disease in the beginning. Everything you described was the same as a friend of ours. It took them 2 yrs to figure it out. Even with my sister's cancer they didn't know if it was this or that. We are so glad to know you are feeling tons better and starting to do things like you use to do. 😁👏

[@michelemurphy3541]

I wish him and his family wellness ❤️. Please, we need better diagnostics and quick course of treatment…there are so many losing quality of their lives over this. All the best and sending love, love, love.

[@the_heavenly_patch]

Heavenly Father We Claim Healing, Peace & Comfort On Ryan & His Family Right Now In JESUS Holy & Righteous Name Amen! 🍉 Truly Blessed 🍉

[@carriemiranda130]

Ryan is hands down the best bachelor out of EVERY season! Seeems ike a genuie good guy who wants nothing to do with the limelight but just wanted to find love.

[@bburnsga]

What a beautiful couple. I am so glad that their marriage has not only lasted all these years, but that their love has grown deeper. The Sunlighten full-spectrum sauna that Ryan uses is highly recommended by Robyn Openshaw, the Green Smoothie Girl. You have to be very careful choosing a sauna, due to off-gassing of toxins, EMFs, etc. I'm contemplating buying the Amplify II model, it's currently on sale through GSG. I pray that Ryan will continue to get better & better, & their family will continue to be blessed!

[@andyroo9381]

Ryan is more handsome now than when he was younger. Good genes.

[@misstee101]

Wow he looks better than ever. I love this couple ❤️❤️.

[@8gagee]

Good Luck and glad to see they're doing really well, as a couple and family!

[@dogluvr3461]

So difficult to find the right team of doctors & correct path for treatment. I suffered for almost 2 years without being properly diagnosed after constantly complaining about extreme fatigue for no apparent reason. Only after my knees blew up like a balloon overnight was I then tested for Lyme (after I asked to be tested). Now I suffer with ongoing neurological Lyme for the rest of my life. Better days ahead.

[@elainec2577]

Thank you so much for bringing this to light. At over 300,000 people diagnosed yearly, there is NO EXCUSE for medical mainstream to be so dismissive.

[@ireneposti6813]

I always loved this couple, Praying for Ryan’s continuing healing and to God for their beautiful family 🙏.

[@AliciaAvila-w4f]

I remember Ryan posting his symptoms and having been a chronic Lyme carrier, I knew that is what he had. I am so glad he is feeling better. It nearly stole my life. I’m glad he found out earlier rather than later so he could get his life back. I know it was a journey because so many doctors don’t get it.

[@janisday344]

I am so Glad you’re feeling better. Your Lyme disease and my CRPS present in many similar symptoms and it’s so difficult to get through a day. But we must for our families right!?! Life is too beautiful and too great to give in. Many blessings to you and your family. I have been rooting for you both since you met.

[@RoseLawrence765]

So happy you are doing better🙏🦋🎈

[@annettefertitta6868]

Why don’t more doctors listen! So glad that you found good doctors and treatments!

[@abovethewaves452]

This was so informative!! Thank you for sharing your story! And thank you for bringing up the challenges getting diagnosed and out of pocket costs associated with functional medicine. Hopefully, more studies will be done to show the effectiveness of functional medicine so it can be incorporated with traditional medicine and covered by insurance.

[@MegaBpop]

I wish him the best life can offer! He seems like a great guy! He is relatable to the average person. Thank You for being you.

[@tulumbordon5242]

My favourite bachelor

[@delphanegrasty8363]

God bless you guys! We love you

[@geisalagordon9966]

Every now and then, I will Google this cute couple.

[@dalaniekolakowski181]

I needed this video. Thank u

[@ericjay6021]

Is only legit couple from bachelorette or bachelor show.

[@kelconway5792]

I will always think of these two as a prince and princess! So glad Ryan is recovering.

[@andreazwecker1457]

I’m so happy your doing better

[@susanl5682]

@people .Its not fatal at this stage Stop making sensational headlines

[@karenjackson324]

My favorite couple of the franchise

[@neenainzary2724]

There is a treatment with Himalayan salt look for it

[@isabellale3282]

Prayers.