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After struggling for 10 years, Maddy was finally diagnosed with neurological Lyme disease in 2018. Since her diagnosis, she has struggled with Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasma, Mycoplasma, dysautonomia, PANDAS, epilepsy, PTSD, and other chronic diseases. As a Global Lyme Alliance Ambassador she aims to educate and spread awareness about a disease that so many spend years suffering with before receiving a diagnosis. She is planning on attending law school next year to study public health law to advocate for those with chronic illnesses, while pushing for the better treatment of Lyme patients. Maddy currently lives in Upstate New York working on her Lyme blog @maddymeetslyme while undergoing treatment.

Articles

Mentoring Patients with Lyme Disease When You’ve ‘Been There’ Before
July 11, 2022
Being sick with a chronic illness like Lyme is challenging. GLA's Peer-to-Peer Mentor Program helps Lyme warriors find support.
Isolation Takes a Toll
March 4, 2021
Madison Pinckney discusses what it's like to face isolation when healing from Lyme disease. I could be in a room full of people, but still feel alone. I’m trapped inside my head. While I may have made...