Under Our Skin

Under Our Skin The Untold Story of Lyme Disease is a 2008 documentary film about Lyme disease, focusing on the controversy surrounding chronic Lyme disease, a controversial and unrecognized diagnosis. The film was directed by Andy Abrahams Wilson, who became interested in the subject after his sister contracted Lyme disease. The film had its theatrical premiere on June 19, 2009 at the IFC Center in New York City.

The film follows six individuals including major league ball player Ben Petrick who report chronic symptoms, which they attribute to persistent Lyme infection. The majority of the film is devoted to the storyline of these patients and their reported recovery. At the same time, the film presents advocates of longterm therapies for chronic Lyme disease and briefly presents the position of the Infectious Diseases Society of America IDSA.The second half of the film focuses primarily on state medical board investigations of Joseph Jemsek and Ray Jones, two physicians who prescribe longterm antibiotics for chronic Lyme disease. Jemsek was investigated based on the complaints ofpatients who described nightmarish experiences as a result of his treatment he was supported by a number of patients and Lyme disease advocacy organizations. The board found that Jemsek had departed from standard medical practice and had failed to inform patients that his treatments were unorthodox his medical license was suspended with stay, allowing him to continue practicing medicine. Facing a lawsuit from an insurance company, Jemsek declared bankruptcy and closed his medical practice. ........

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