The testimony that moved millions
Mexico City.— The eighth broadcast of the program conducted by Angelica Vale was transformed into an unforgettable television moment when singer Alexander opened his heart. In front of the cameras and the public, he shared a story as intimate as inspiring: his wife’s struggle, María Rojo de la Vega, against Lyme’s disease.
“You lived many years of anguish, migraines, weakness, pain (…) Doctors had told us that this disease had no cure,” said Alexander visibly moved. His story not only captured the attention of those who saw the program, but also put the focus on a little understood and often ignored disease: Lyme.
What is Lyme’s disease?
Lyme’s disease is a bacterial infection caused by Burgdorferi Borrelia. It is transmitted to humans through infected tick sting, especially those of type Ixodes scapularis, commonly called black or deer leg ticks.
Initial symptoms
During the early stages of infection, symptoms may seem slight or confused with other common diseases:
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Ring -shaped cutaneous eruption (known as migratory erythema)
Consequences if not treated on time
The true threat of Lyme’s disease manifests when it is not diagnosed and deals in a timely manner. The bacterium can spread to the nervous system, the heart and the joints, generating severe complications such as:
• Facial paralysis
• Chronic arthritis
• Heart problems
• Neurological alterations (confusion, memory loss, dizziness)
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A long and silent battle
María Rojo de la Vega was diagnosed with Lyme in 2016, just when she and Alexander waited for her second child. What should be a stage of happiness became a path full of uncertainty and pain.
“We live very difficult years. There was no day without pain, without anguish,” Alexander said. His wife suffered constant migraines, extreme weakness, insomnia and a fatigue so deep that he could barely get up.
Medical difficulties joined another great obstacle: ignorance. In many countries, including Mexico, Lyme’s disease is still poorly diagnosed or underestimated by health professionals.
The miracle arrived from Italy
The hope for Mary appeared on the other side of the Atlantic. An Italian doctor, specialized in chronic infectious diseases, offered a personalized treatment alternative. Thanks to this intensive and prolonged protocol with antibiotics, added to immunological therapies, Maria began to improve.
Against all prognosis, he managed to recover. Not only did he return to his daily life, but he could even conceive again. “After that orde, André arrived as a blessing. It was our miracle of love,” said Alexander.
How to prevent Lyme’s disease?
Preventing this disease is possible, especially if precautions are taken when performing outdoor activities, in wooded areas or with high vegetation. Here are some recommendations:
• Wear long sleeve clothes, pants and closed footwear.
• Apply insect repellent.
• Thoroughly check the body after being in risk areas.
• Showed immediately when you get home.
• Wash clothes with hot water.
The importance of early diagnosis
One of the keys in the fight against Lyme’s disease is to detect it in time. The sooner the antibiotic treatment is administered, the greater the possibilities of complete recovery. However, many times the diagnosis is delayed due to the lack of medical knowledge or the absence of the characteristic rash.
Therefore, specialists recommend being attentive to any symptom after an excursion or walking in natural areas, especially during the warm months (from April to September), when ticks are more active.
Lyme in Latin America: a growing threat
Although for a long time it was thought that Lyme’s disease was exclusive to certain regions of the United States and Europe, the truth is that cases in Latin America have been increasing.
Countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Argentina already report sporadic outbreaks and chronic patients. This has forced health authorities to start developing clinical guides and detection strategies.
Why is it so difficult to diagnose?
Lyme’s diagnosis can be complicated by various factors:
• Its symptoms are similar to other diseases such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Laboratory tests can give false negatives.
• Many doctors are not familiar with the full clinical picture.
María Rojo de la Vega: spokesman
After his recovery, María Rojo has decided to raise his voice for those who, like her, suffer in silence. Although he has not given many interviews, Alexander has made it clear that his experience transformed them as a family and as human beings.
In Alexander’s words: “Now we know what it means every day without pain. We want other families to know that there is hope.”
What should we learn from its history?
The story of María Rojo not only makes visible a forgotten disease. It also reminds us that science, perseverance and love can achieve the impossible. Each testimony as yours pushes more research, more accurate diagnoses and accessible treatments.
From darkness to light
Lyme’s disease does not distinguish age, social class or country. It can come silently and completely alter the life of those who suffer from it. But as María Rojo demonstrated, it is also possible to overcome her.
The key is in information, prevention and demanding a more prepared health system. Maria’s story is an urgent call to take Lyme seriously. Because behind each late diagnosis, there is a life waiting to be heard.
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