Lyme- 2017
Rose Schwarz succumbs to Lyme disease
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Rose Schwarz during happier times. The 28-year-old Sechelt woman who battled Lyme
disease for 15 years succumbed to her illness on Jan. 11.
On Jan. 11, with her family by her side, Rose Schwarz passed away peacefully, after succumbing to complications from Lyme disease, which she battled for 15 years with much support from the community.
Coast Reporter first introduced Schwarz to the public in 2009 when it was thought she had gastroparesis, which kept her from being able to eat. Through fundraisers the community helped Rose have a stomach removal surgery, but it didn’t end her health issues.
Years later it would become evident that her stomach paralysis was linked to Lyme disease. Because she had suffered for so long with the disease, there wasn’t much conventional medicine could do to help, so her family searched out other options and once again the community stepped up to help financially.
Despite special treatments and feeding formulas, Rose continued to lose weight and suffer the effects of long-term Lyme disease.
The community came to know her well and she and her family had a large group of public supporters.
Despite all efforts, this month, at the age of 28, Rose succumbed to her disease.
“On Jan. 11, 2017 with both of us [her parents] by her side, Rose passed away peacefully and with grace and dignity,” said Rose’s mother Tani.
“Over the years the community has opened their hearts to us and this kindness will not be forgotten. … To all the wonderful people who have supported Rose throughout her 15-year battle with Lyme disease, we are eternally grateful.”
Rose is survived by her mother Tani, father Gary, her nana Marti, her uncle Bill and uncle Wes, her stepbrother Bro and her stepsister Meadow.
“Rose’s bravery and persistence shone through her deep pain and inconceivable suffering. She soldiered on until her body finally gave out,” Tani said.
There will be a public celebration of Rose’s life on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Sechelt Legion.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to help cover the costs of the funeral.
Donations can be given online at tinyurl.com/jdzvosz or to The Rose Fund at any branch of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. You can also donate through PayPal at tani_schwarz@hotmail.com
There is also a Burger and Beer fundraiser planned at the Lighthouse Pub all day on Jan. 29, including a silent auction and live music starting at 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to the family.
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McSweegan Response
Chronic Lyme Cult Awareness • 3 hours ago
My deepest condolences to the family on the tragic and senseless death of their daughter.
Unfortunately, it has to be stated that this story contains some inaccuracies which are already being exploited for propaganda purposes by a dangerous cult.
When there is no explanation for a medical issue, there is abundant false information on the Internet that can seem like good medical advice to the lay person.
Proponents of alternative medicine have created an alternate reality when it comes to Lyme disease, which leads people to inappropriate diagnoses and treatments. Groups claiming to advocate for lyme patients reinforce the alternate reality.
In the case of Rose, she tested negative on a highly accurate test for lyme disease and her symptoms were distinct from lyme disease.
One Canadian review by Dr. Kevin Forward noted various myths about Lyme and stated "Because Web sites are replete with Lyme misinformation, many patients are difficult to reassure."
As Forward predicted, the Schwarzes could not be reassured.
Desperate for a solution, they decided the negative result was not good enough and turned to a shady American lab known for contributing to false positive diagnoses for various unlikely conditions.
This is likely the same lab investigated in 2015 by BC scientists, who documented false positive lyme diagnoses.
There is a reason why doctors in Canada, America, and the rest of the world do not recognize chronic lyme. There's no evidence patients like Rose have the condition. It would be malpractice to treat someone for a disease they do not have.
I hope this story can be corrected to emphasize that there is no scientific evidence Rose had lyme disease, and that her negative test indicates she did not have lyme disease.
Furthermore, the public needs to be warned that getting your medical advice from the Internet and quacks can be bad for your health and for your wallet.
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