A Good Time to Talk Lyme

Written by Barbara T. on 04/25/2009

An important film about Lyme Disease!

Coming soon to theaters...SOONER to Darien Library!

UNDER OUR SKIN

Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

“Under Our Skin” is a dramatic tale of microbes, medicine, and money. This groundbreaking documentary investigates the human, medical, and political dimensions of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic destroying countless lives.
Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film is meant to open viewers’ eyes to a danger in their own backyards. “Under Our Skin” was an Audience Choice Award Finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood and controversial illnesses of our time. Because the disease is difficult to test accurately, tens of thousands of people go undiagnosed - or misdiagnosed - with such conditions as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autism, MS, and ALS. Each year, many of these patients are told that their symptoms are “all in their heads.”

Our showing of the film is well-timed, as this is the time of year that the adult deer ticks are easier to spot, and when most people, especially children, become infected.

According to research conducted by Dr. Eva Sapi of the University of New Haven, 60% of ticks that were tested in our area are infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

This film is not recommended for children or young teens. Running time is approximately 105 minutes. There will be a question and answer period following the film.

Those wishing to learn more about the film may visit www.UnderOurSkin.com.

Those wishing to learn more about Lyme disease may contact Russell Cornelius: CTLyme@hotmail.com.

Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).

Comments

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 1:32pm — susan cator

hybrid parking area

First, I would like to say I am surprised you are continuing with these reserved parking spaces for hybrid vehicles after the negative press. Second, I would like to point out that this is discriminatory. Are you going to add parking spaces for 2-door cars, station wagons that carry more passengers( ie: children) so they should also get priority parking that is closer to the door? Handicapped parking is a mandate...I don't think parking for more fuel efficient cars is a mandate. Third, these cars cost more than other cars. You create negative feelings for drivers who cannot afford these options. Lastly, you create potential traffic and parking problems and potential accident spots for drivers who are ready to turn in and find they cannot take the space and have to turn their car in a different direction to find parking. This happened to me today. I love our library, my children plead to go, we visit it at LEAST once a week if not more. Why would you do this and create negative feelings about a favorite spot in town where people find inspiration, information and can de-stress by finding a good book?? My vote is get rid of the hybrid parking and let these drivers feel good about themselves when they fill up at the gas station--not our town library!

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