Avril Lavigne Opens Up About Her Struggle With Lyme Disease | Good Morning America

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Singer Avril Lavigne said she’s seeing progress in her treatment for Lyme disease, which struck her last year while she was on tour.
The Canadian singer, known for multiple hits in the early 2000s, said trying to get a diagnosis was the worst time of her life.
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Singer Avril Lavigne said she’s seeing progress in her treatment for Lyme disease, which struck her last year while she was on tour. Her treatment regimen has included multiple antibiotics and ample rest.
“I'm about halfway through my treatment,” the Canadian singer said in an interview with ABC News’ Jesse Palmer. "I'm doing a lot better. Seeing a lot of progress. ... I'm just really grateful to know that, like, I will make [a] 100 percent recovery."
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@tomasgarcia7499 6 жыл бұрын

Man seeing her cry makes me so sad for her. She NEVER cries, and you can tell this disease hit her emotional and physical well being very hard.

@MrParkerman6 2 жыл бұрын

That's cuz this is Melissa, not Avril.

@Fisky-ww6ee 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 what?

@christy1385 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 bullshit theory

@MrParkerman6 2 жыл бұрын

@@christy1385 it isn't a theory, dumbass. It is a fact.

@Snugglebit 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 Prove it.

@yuki5070 4 жыл бұрын

She started crying and my heart literally fell apart shes so adorable I love her so much. She’s such a sweetheart ;-;

@malcolmslade4796 4 жыл бұрын

she's emo and adorable. I'm also emo sometimes. I never seen anyone cry this hard before although I have cried that hard, so it's relatable how we both cried so uncontrollably hard when coming out of a dark emo time.

@user-bd1yv8gd5x 4 жыл бұрын

Ryuuji-Chan Her crying didn’t look genuine it looked like crocodile tears

@yuki5070 4 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Slade um..ok

@briancooley8777 4 жыл бұрын

wulfgar3000 lmao

@grandemoonlight8208 4 жыл бұрын

PREACH QUEEN

@suemarie6032 5 жыл бұрын

Her new song, "Head Above Water" has been posted on a CFS/ME group I belong to and that's what brought me here. Beautiful, powerful song. Lyme is so similar to CFS/ME, so I can relate to her struggles. Our problem is that most doctors don't believe in our illness so it's hard to get diagnosed and even then, can't get any follow up care. We don't have a cure and we also find ourselves being our own advocates . I'm glad someone finally took her seriously and she recovered. Wishing her all the best!

@ohbitderby1192 5 жыл бұрын

She was ok now?

@noureldinjacksonboy285 5 жыл бұрын

She named God in the song also....but about her totally...is avril an illuminati puppet or not?

@lisadavenport3501 5 жыл бұрын

I have End stage Lymes because I was not diagnosed properly 25 years ago and now am suffering severely all these years. I was recently rebit and this time almost cost me my life. I went to the ER and passed out in the ER waiting room bathroom because my blood pressure was like 58/20 which was totally nonexistent! I almost checked out of this world . I was in a wheel chair and asked to lie down three times and was denied and then was crashing and losing bowel control and asked to go to restroom. They left me with no assistance where I passed out and broke my right ankle and tore up my left leg. I was in the hospital 10 days and inpatient rehabilitation hospital 12 days. I was gone for 22 days and still cannot walk

@lisadavenport3501 5 жыл бұрын

Also Avril is lucky she was diagnosed early so she has a good prognosis. Thank you Avril for your song

@MyChalkman 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa Davenport good luck to you. Your story was hard to read. I was just diagnosed with COPD ,when I looked it up they said it's incurable but can be managed. No overnight hospital stays but I can't do my job anymore...thank god for insurance.

@MINDYWAAAA 5 жыл бұрын

my aunt killed herself this year due to lyme disease... no one could help her, they just kept giving her ativan, and she became dependent on ativan, to the point when she tried to stop she went crazy. she shot herself in her garage with a shotgun and just writing this out again breaks my heart. trying to stop long term use of ativan can cause brain damage and other terrible withdrawal effects... i hope people do take lyme disease more seriously, even though it's tough to treat when you've passed that first section where you can be treated..

@anniedosentcare4336 5 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for your loss

@seasonoflife. 5 жыл бұрын

May her soul rest in peace with God

@melissabeth29 5 жыл бұрын

@@seasonoflife. we need to search God!! Asap! Jesus said i am the way the truth and the life!! Salvation faith love is from Him❣

@melissabeth29 5 жыл бұрын

😢

@seasonoflife. 5 жыл бұрын

@@melissabeth29 you're really true my dear

@Sam-ge5vf 6 жыл бұрын

My mom nearly died from this. She is so strong and she had diagnosed herself which is the only reason she survived because the doctors kept misdiagnosing her

@mariejoseph3714 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Giffin that sad god blesd you

@mariejoseph3714 5 жыл бұрын

How did she diagnose herself ?

@mariejoseph3714 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Giffin. ? I am just wondering

@Metalrails 5 жыл бұрын

Sam I hope your mom gets better soon. I had to self diagnose at first too. Then went to the hospital and told them exactly what I had which they were very surprised by.

@Metalrails 5 жыл бұрын

Self diagnosis means looking up the symptoms online and reading countless medical articles and discussion blogs to make sure the info is all adding up correctly.

@brokendoll4116 6 жыл бұрын

She just said exactly what doctors told me, word for word. The doctors all said the same things "your crazy" "just get up, don't be dramatic" "you must want attention" "it's all in your head, you need to see a mental health expert". I understand exactly how you feel Avril! Glad to know I'm not alone it makes you feel that way. I've had lyme disease for 20 years.

@lymersteve5522 6 жыл бұрын

me too

@ranterredhead5005 5 жыл бұрын

It is hell!

@heidotta 5 жыл бұрын

Broken Doll So are you guys ok now?? I hope you are? You’ll be in my prayers anyway!

@pogpogpurinn 5 жыл бұрын

Same! I want to cry thats what they said to me! Ive had it for most of my life, i missed a lot of school,.now college and the mental health problems it comes with really mess you up and i keep being shut down by the doctors or made to feel stupid and it makes me so angry and i cant trust the doctors anymore. Even the nhs tests apparently are made always to come back negative since they dont have a cure for it, they want to deter people from it.

@christinaxyeahx7 5 жыл бұрын

20 years!? I had no idea it could go on that long, what a horrible disease :( good luck with everything!

@khensane5150 5 жыл бұрын

Came here after listening Head above water. Girl you inspire me everyday plus your new song gives me comfort.

@user-wd6zx5nq8l 5 жыл бұрын

khen sane i did the same thing, I saw on fb she had a new video so I came on KZfaq, I'm so happy to see her back

@medicalfieldlover1236 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@chesterarceo6246 5 жыл бұрын

khen sane I'm the same as you

@leereon1244 5 жыл бұрын

The song sent me here as well lol

@erza1315 5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@dianeschmidt17 5 жыл бұрын

"She would soon be putting her career, her life and EVEN HER WORLD TOUR on hold" I feel like the order of those items is a little mixed up

@focast1825 4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😊 in other words "at risk were: her money, her LIFE, and even MORE MONEY"

@ashleythornton1651 3 жыл бұрын

I never realized how much I took for granted. house work, showering, sleeping, hanging out with friends. until every ittle task became painful to do because of Chronic Pain. I thank the herbal doctor Eromosele for taking my pains always and curling me from Lymedisease with is natural herbal medication. get to know him through this information Email dreromoseleherbalroots@gmail.com or Whatsapp +2349051812935 for solution

@nottelling998 7 жыл бұрын

Avril is so beautiful.

@MrJ0mmy 7 жыл бұрын

she is the hottest woman ever

@87clits 6 жыл бұрын

Neither of you get out much.

@user-uv5zi3ev7g 6 жыл бұрын

Not Telling she's gorgeous 😍

@terencecheng7580 5 жыл бұрын

Not Telling I agree what you say the most beautiful girl I have seen

@superitgel1 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this lyme Melissa's "cute", but not as cool, and strong as Avril.

@DarkR0ze 9 жыл бұрын

She's blessed to be rich and famous because it will help with buying the treatments that many insurance companies decline to give help

@Allaiya. 9 жыл бұрын

DarkR0ze Yeah, just think of all the regular people with Lyme who are told they're crazy but they can't afford to visit multiple doctors/specialists to get a proper diagnosis/treatment. :/

@breetai3 9 жыл бұрын

DarkR0ze She's Canadian and has universal healthcare regardless.

@k8innh 9 жыл бұрын

breetai3 The universal healthcare in Canada does NOT pay for Lyme Disease treatment and as a whole, they do not believe it exists in Canada. Health insurance doesn't do anyone any good if that insurance does not pay for the kind of treatment that someone needs. :(

@DarkR0ze 9 жыл бұрын

k8innh they "don't believe" in it's existance because treatment for Lyme is VERY EXPENSIVE, maybe life long.

@laureanolucero3481 9 жыл бұрын

DarkR0ze notice how even being a famous millionaire didn´t spare her from being trated like a mental patient when instead she had an elusive organic disease, she suffered the same other people affected with Lyme, Mialgic Encephalomielitys, Fibromyalgya, etc suffers, at least at the diagnosis level. Be informed about this disease, and protect yourself and your loved ones from them, because if you don´t act, nor the government nor the medical community will do it!

@deirdrelooney7792 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t thank her enough for using her voice and bringing light to the debilitating disease. It is most definitely A BATTLE EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is horrible and if you don’t know Lyme disease you have no idea what we go through everyday. Insurance doesn’t cover treatment so if you don’t have money you don’t get treatment. One day may be great, the next you may not be able to walk, or you’ll have migraines so bad you can get out of bed. Ive struggled since I was 15, and my mom called the doctor as soon as I pulled the tick off and my skin turned purple. The doctor said they couldn’t do anything until there was a bullseye. 2 months later the bullseye showed up and it was in my blood, I was hospitalized for 2 weeks. They found the Lyme in my spinal fluid along with meningitis co infection. Never in my life did I think a tiny pin sized tick would change my entire life. God bless my Lyme Warriors, we are the toughest ones around. Thank you Avril!!! 💚💚💚💚💚

@chinarodriguez9593 5 жыл бұрын

Avril came along way. She's such a beautiful person. Her new song (head above water) I love, love, love the song. She sang it beautifully.

@sammilund3438 8 жыл бұрын

When I was around the age of 6, I had Lyme's disease. No doctor would help and my poor mom watched me deteriorate, and I felt alone besides my family because people just saw me as a sick kid. I went to so many doctors and nobody helped me because it wouldn't show up. I was lucky enough for a specialist to come where I lived and he saved my life, other people aren't that lucky. Avril lavigne has always been an inspiration to me, but now I can appreciate her on a whole new level

@AreRicX 8 жыл бұрын

It must be hard for you 😭😭😭

@fandomwebbie 7 жыл бұрын

My whole family has Lyme disease and we're still treating it. I'm just about to turn 14 and only about two years ago we got a diagnosis. I feel horrible hearing others stories as it's just as bad, no one understands, the doctors refuse it to be real. I'm so glad you were able to get that help. I am going through treatment currently *so is the rest of my family* and I am getting better slowly but surely c:

@GDavis-ly9nw 7 жыл бұрын

Sammi Lund

@sammilund3438 7 жыл бұрын

Jace IzanAsshole Idk too much about it; But, it doesn't go away I still have mine

@sammilund3438 7 жыл бұрын

I moved to Texas and saw a specialist and I got it cured, and now it's just going to physical therapy all the time

@maryrb9761 7 жыл бұрын

avril is so sweet I love her

@SuperJakey92 7 жыл бұрын

Are you Snow White?

@naderfadhl2150 7 жыл бұрын

Mary Rb can you please tell me the name of the song at 1:58

@severnpedley1438 7 жыл бұрын

Nader Fadhl won't let you go

@danielgartin6993 6 жыл бұрын

I love her too,She's pretty I hope she recovers I hate seeing her cry

@jaredbarton6161 6 жыл бұрын

Mary Rb Love her.

@honewhetstone1732 4 жыл бұрын

She’s so adorable and well meaning that when she cries your eyes can’t help tearing up...

@elithecartoonrailfannerdude17 Жыл бұрын

Don’t be rude dude

@jerinhannah4920 5 жыл бұрын

Here after hearing her new song Head above water All the prayers have heared and she is back calling God With her lyrics God keep my head above water It's great that she is back with the love of God

@nobodycares6941 7 жыл бұрын

so sad to see her cry

@nightcorealley1283 6 жыл бұрын

Nobody Cares i was crying

@hanphilnoffz8827 5 жыл бұрын

disease yeah for track I was hurt I give people attitude this if she was me I would give an attitude and gonna sound mean

@AlainBruno 9 жыл бұрын

I love Avril Lavigne and I love her music. I wish her to get well soon!

@kokkil7047 9 жыл бұрын

***** she's an amazing human being.

@16annia 9 жыл бұрын

***** I'm her fan too

@gelu4in 9 жыл бұрын

***** where is your clothes?

@MichaelDespairs 9 жыл бұрын

gelu4in where is your grammar?

@noorahmed4086 8 жыл бұрын

Youre everywhere

@jinxwinters1167 5 жыл бұрын

I just found this out... this video made me cry. Bless her heart... dealing with that and a divorce? jesus. glad she's feeling better

@allys5214 5 жыл бұрын

She's a beautiful crier Also: 3:19 "Nickleman frontman" lol

@amaziing22 6 жыл бұрын

Stop all of you it is not Melissa it's Avril she just growing up she is a young woman who is 33 and she has changed a lot people can't stay the same 😒 she is a woman not a child

@marie-tv7vz 6 жыл бұрын

Linda 82 exactly

@noname-zp8sn 6 жыл бұрын

And my question is how do people knew the clone's name?

@marie-tv7vz 6 жыл бұрын

no name cuz a clone was created for the theory. But the clone (Melissa) isn't real

@noname-zp8sn 6 жыл бұрын

M A R I E i know right how could they know that melissa is actually named melissa

@SF-pj6xv 6 жыл бұрын

no name because she apparently she wrote it on her fist

@user-st2cw1ly7e 7 жыл бұрын

I've experienced this. Doctors not taking their patients and their symptoms seriously. Too many people have to be their own advocate and their own doctor when that's what their physicians should be

@BB-co9jn 6 жыл бұрын

Anna Carter Lyme mimics a lot of other more common diseases, it's not easy to diagnose obviously

@Thisplaceisaprison3912 5 жыл бұрын

I am playing find a doctor who actually listens. The best was the one who was obsessed with weighing me and then nothing else. Didn't even check my ears or throat and I am a normal weight for my height. It was weird.

@cinthyamena9850 5 жыл бұрын

It is actually not that hard to diagnose Lyme disease and highly unlikely to kill patients. Knowing how much money a celebrity can invest on their health I am having a hard time believing her symptoms were completely true and that this isn't just a publicity stunt.

@sl4983 5 жыл бұрын

B E, but the simple cure for Lyme is antibiotics?? Why should it be so hard to diagnose?

@sl4983 5 жыл бұрын

Cinthya are you a narc?

@nayan3496 3 жыл бұрын

Her actual voice is literally the most cutest I've heard

@amberalert1208 5 жыл бұрын

I was misdiagnosed and pushed around by doctors for 2 years at the age of 14 before even suspecting Lyme. I now have chronic Lyme which can not be treated. Can’t explain how much I relate to Avril and her song brings me to tears each time I play it knowing that I’m not alone, when I thought I was for two years ❤️❤️

@amycampos8819 7 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. I've had chronic Lyme's for over 30 years. Has anything helped you?

@mrsxierox9 6 жыл бұрын

I have a chronic illness and I can relate to what Avril is saying, I was bedridden for months too. A lot of doctors accuse you of faking it, or 'maybe you're just depressed'? It's so upsetting to hear a medical professional accuse you of lying when you're really struggling.

@jwm6262 5 жыл бұрын

H. L. , sorry to hear. I pray for your healing. It’s even tougher when family and friends don’t understand also

@f.prince6642 5 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how dope she is as an artist and how positive she is throughout this whole ordeal

@anthonysoley7121 3 жыл бұрын

Avril Lavigne is the most beautiful, a talented singer, & the sweetest person you will ever meet. Her coming out and her battling lyme disease took courage & i am proud of her & she is doing a lot better today.

@kaitlynjane1447 6 жыл бұрын

When I got cancer at 6, I was visiting doctors for so many weeks before anybody told me what was wrong I was a 6 year old girl and I almost died. one time I went to the doctor and instead of helping me he told me to grab his fingers and he told me to jump and after I jumped she told me all I needed was some Tylenol and that I was fine I don’t know how some doctors even get their jobs.

@negarapersero1936 5 жыл бұрын

what kind of cancer? how did the doctors find out that u had cancer?

@xxjuliexx4668 5 жыл бұрын

R u okay now ?

@toddlavigne6441 4 жыл бұрын

like any profession, there are great people and totally incompetent fools running the show.

@jayabrams400 4 жыл бұрын

Look.. my mechanic can't figure out whats wrong with my car half the time and is just guessing. Considering how complicated the human body is I have no doubt most doctors are just guessing or taking their best shot most of the time lol

@opticrainbow 9 жыл бұрын

*Please thumbs-up this comment so people know* The thing about Lyme that a lot of people don't understand is that you need to have your bloodwork sample checked WITHIN 2-3 DAYS, or you ill get a FALSE NEGATIVE. Often times blood work on samples are done 1-2 weeks after the sample is taken, and by then the material within the sample that tells an accurate diagnosis (because it's such a small trace material) dies on it's own and gives a false reading. People need to find a place that understands this and tests the blood sample between 1-3 days, up to 3 day wait MAX, to get an accurate reading. False negatives happen all of the time. I worry that Avril might have mentioned this and ABC news censored it and didn't even share it. Also, people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia may actually have Lyme because the two diagnoses are so similar in the symptoms. With Fibro their tends to be a lot more muscle issues and pain, but both do have that.

@schmemmm 9 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that, most doctors will not test for it period.

@Cazanu417 8 жыл бұрын

what are you talking about these tests and almost all tests are done in maximum 7 days or the blood will coagulate eventually,they test for antibodies your imune sistem made at the time your sample is taken nothing is gonna die off i work in the er and when someone comes with a tick bite they do the test 4 to 5 weeks after the bite thats probably more important to mention that the tests are not relaible in the first 4 weeks if yove been sick for over 3 months and you test negative and never saw a migrating rash or tick(those things are sometimes pretty hard to pull)you probably dont have lyme

@SuperSaiyanSonic64 8 жыл бұрын

So true, I've had it for a couple years but my doctors said I was negative -_-

@spacegirl1333 7 жыл бұрын

opticrainbow great info. good on you.

@wanderingunicorn6529 6 жыл бұрын

The tests that they use are not accurate at all. There are 2 of them. One will ping to a western blot if positive and the other has to be caught within 2 weeks of being bitten. One is 30% accurate and the western blot is about 60-70% accurate. A lot of people with lyme test negative for it and there are so many strains in the US. I agree if you have fibro you may actually have lymes because the symptoms are similar. In order for them to find an accurate test they would have to find a test that doesn't use antibodies. If you suspect lyme see a lyme disease specialist or infectious disease specialist. They can diagnose you on symptoms alone and if you improve on antibiotics.

@TheEnderTaz25 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had Lymes disease but I feel for Avril when something is physically wrong with you and nobody can find anything and nobody believes you.

@marshacordero9874 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Avril for being so open in this interview. I have late stage Lyme and can relate to her pain.

@lexylimon5281 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna give her a hug🙁 She's so cute!

@dldeanlong77 6 жыл бұрын

I'll give her something hahahahaha

@MoneyMan28 5 жыл бұрын

wat u gonna give her bro? Money or a car?

@hugdeeznuttz3458 4 жыл бұрын

@@dldeanlong77 damn son

@the-terminator5682 3 жыл бұрын

@@dldeanlong77 boah!

@marie-tv7vz 6 жыл бұрын

People can fake laugh. But they can't fake cry like that

@Matthew-ij3zm 4 жыл бұрын

You need to watch more movies. Especially considering how fake Avril looked when she started forcing herself to cry.

@Mike-om4tv 4 жыл бұрын

Thats where ur wrong

@Howdyx-ui7uk 4 жыл бұрын

Simp detected

@swag1814 4 жыл бұрын

Camp Blanchard why would it be different for men?

@Aerodil 4 жыл бұрын

It seems the first three people to reply to this are major assholes. Avril is a human, just like anyone else. She will get sick, like anyone else - rich or not.

@prototypebulinmkii3570 5 жыл бұрын

Avril, don't cry, we're here for you.

@dutyofcall7659 3 жыл бұрын

As a chronic lyme-patient with co. infections I totally understand how she feels.

@Charlie-qc5cs 7 жыл бұрын

Jesus she seemed so distraught.. So sad

@michelepace777 6 жыл бұрын

That's because it's a miserable hell!!

@sl4983 5 жыл бұрын

And Jesus helped her

@sl4983 5 жыл бұрын

It's called being human and having real feelings.

@k8lynmae 5 жыл бұрын

CFS is Lyme. Fibro is Lyme. MS is Lyme. ALS is Lyme. the list goes on of all the coverups

@freyaaldrnari6086 5 жыл бұрын

When you go to doctor after doctor and are insulted... and you end up losing your career...and you are told it's stress...Yeah, you get distraught. Most doctors don't give a damn. It feels like your body is shutting down...and you can't do anything about it

@juliasilverman9257 7 жыл бұрын

She doesnt age she looks in her early or mid 20's

@valeriazenoni6478 5 жыл бұрын

And after Lyme Disease she grew a lot older, I think

@francesgillotti1378 5 жыл бұрын

She says Like to many times

@paulod27 5 жыл бұрын

My god she is only in her 30's.

@carungbabayaga 5 жыл бұрын

Vampire doesn't age

@marie-tv7vz 4 жыл бұрын

She's such a warrior, I'm really proud of this beautiful angel

@mariannegalindo9040 5 жыл бұрын

I and many others with fibromyalgia also deal with many of the same symptoms--so I am so glad Avril is coming thru the other side of her own struggle! All of us with these type of illnesses deal with disbelieving docs (sometimes friends & family too), being passed off from Dr to Dr, all the while enduring the awful symptoms. Lastly, you feel your body is no longer your friend, but your jailer--with it deciding whether you can get out of bed, work, socialize. People suddenly think you're unreliable, uninterested. We grieve for "the old me", who seems hard to remember at all. My "old me" ran off 18 yrs ago with M.S. & Fibro moving in. But I know even so, there are people the same or worse situations than I, so what I can do, even from bed, is pray for all of those ill, scared, lonely. You're my extended family and we understand each other. 💞

@jwm6262 5 жыл бұрын

Marianne Galindo , I feel you on the friends and family and grieving the old me 😭

@wanderingunicorn6529 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think people realize how devastating this illness is. When I first experienced symptoms I seriously could not get out of bed despite being very ambitious. I had really bad brain fog and couldn't think on my feet in college or study. I had really bad tremors, night sweats, joint pain/muscle pain, heart palps. The headaches are horrible too. Mine was so late stage that despite antibiotics I will continue to have symptoms the rest of my life. I tested negative for it btw

@gigisasz4580 5 жыл бұрын

Tortilla Chips get retested now by a Lyme Doctor.. things are changing esp in NY and Virginia. There are new laws!!! Best.

@dollyproductions1 5 жыл бұрын

Tortilla cHIPS Check out Stephen Buhner protocol for healing Lyme, even late stage. It's a life saver,. Good luck

@ArTranc3 5 жыл бұрын

I cured my Lyme with liquid whole leaf Stevia. (any brand) 1 full dropper in 250ml of water, 3xday until you're done. Increase to 3 droppers to finish off the biofilm. This illness is NOT for life. It's easely cureable with liquid Stevia. Read the new study on it.

@raspberrycrunchcerealperso2430 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArTranc3 can you tell me more about this? I know I can look it up myself, but I would love to hear more about how effective and how long the process was firsthand from someone who tried it.

@annamalavecapdevila1484 2 жыл бұрын

Bee venom 🐝

@cuntrella313 7 жыл бұрын

I truly love Avril. I met her at the MMVA's in Toronto a few years ago and she genuinely is so humble and is always willing to engage with the fans. Watching her cry touched me. People with Lyme go through a hard time getting diagnosed. People that have no idea about what it feels like to have lyme (death) might think she is exaggerating. It can be worse than living with HIV . Actually though! -- This happened to a Mexican artist too, Thalia who is now married to Tommy Motola . She suffered for months in the public eye and many top Doctors couldn't properly diagnose her until finally someone with Lyme saw her interview and heard her symptoms and contacted her, luckily she read the message and took that to a specialist.

@pz1688 5 жыл бұрын

Last year I was diagnosed with Lyme's Disease after a long process of our medical professionals here in Canada not being able to find out what was going on with me. Our doctors in Canada need to be EDUCATED about Lyme's symptoms because I had to endure 3 months of pain and misery until I was finally given a blood test for Lyme's Disease to which I tested positive. I fully understand as to what Avril must of gone through and perhaps still is because this disease is merciless with it's painful effects and what devastation it brings on later. I was fortunate because I was diagnosed in time and for the antibiotics to have worked. Thank you Avril and glad to see you back!

@brody3250 5 жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking. Seeing something like this happen to someone who is so loved and cared about. Her music for real changed my life. It has blown me away for so long. I hope with all my heart that she will be around for a long time.

@MrJack136713 9 жыл бұрын

Hope you get better beautiful. Just stay strong

@user-uv5zi3ev7g 7 жыл бұрын

Avril so cute ❤❤ Please don't cry 😢😢😢 when you cry I cry

@dldeanlong77 6 жыл бұрын

me too I cry so many cry cry hahahahahaha

@superitgel1 6 жыл бұрын

Noo, Melissa! She's crying...

@grungebunny9813 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy Avril recovered! I'm a supporter of The Avril Lavigne Foundation

@taylordawnn 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so raw and emotional! She is such a beautiful person inside and out. Im so glad she is back. I have always loved her. ♡

@OnurKolcu 9 жыл бұрын

Avril Lavigne is the most special artist out there for me! I love you my angel, stay strong...

@Loweredexpectationss 9 жыл бұрын

The Nickleman front man. LOL

@Smigzi 9 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I spotted that too!!!

@goawayaway 9 жыл бұрын

I honestly didn't even notice until I read your comment. Lmao.

@TheTaits08 9 жыл бұрын

Panda Modium I caught that immediately!! lol I'm not a NickleBACK fan so I think it's funny.

@LetsStopThisSong 8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 LMAO

@Loweredexpectationss 8 жыл бұрын

***** Okie dokie, Purist Police ;)

@Cryo837 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for her!!! She is beyond beautiful. Possibly the most attractive female I have ever seen. Throw her talent into the mix and wow!!! Good luck to Avril and Chad!!! Such a beautiful couple.

@itssullyr 4 жыл бұрын

Smufter16 her and chad divorced

@favijawesomeaj5653 5 жыл бұрын

Avril speaking normally until 0:47, then she starts to cry. Man she makes me wanna cry

@weirdsearchhistory5876 8 жыл бұрын

"the Nickelman, frontman" 3:18 lol

@jennhoff03 6 жыл бұрын

Ugh, preach it, sistah! I have a rare genetic disorder and wasn't tested for it for 8 years. During that time, I was told I had chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, was crazy, was lazy.... it was horrible. When someone looks you in the eye and tell you you're lying, it's a terrible feeling. And you pay them for it! I'm glad she finally knows she has.

@Gus9128 9 жыл бұрын

I don't normally post comments in youtube, but this time I have to. I'm an internaional student in the USA. I have been to the doctor a couple of times here and something that I have noticed is that doctors don't listen. They are well prepared (I assume) but they are arrogant, share very little information and treat the patient just like if they knew nothing. Once I took my son to the ER because he had pink color in his urine, I went to Medline plus and I concluded he had a uniral infection. I told the doctor "he has urinal infection", "what makes you think that?" she said, "the syptoms" I replied, "well, we will have him tested and we will decide that" she said arrogantly. 3 hours later she comes to me and say: "you were right". In anothye ocassion I went to the gastroenterologist, I explained my symptoms, he explained me how to eat healthy, which I already did because I lift heavy weights and told me not to drink milk, remove beans and eat more fiber. I was not satisfied with that and I told him, to what he said “ok tell me what were you expecting” and I said “I think I have colitis and I would like to get medicine to get it treated”, he didn’t give me anything. Couple of months later in my home country I was diagnosed colitis, got the normal medicine and felt better in a couple of weeks, just like before. Now, imagine April Lavigne, with the top LA doctors, a super star being treated like a crazy person (she said it), what can we expect from the rest of us mortals? USA health system and doctors need a change. (and before the haters come, I love USA and I'm not plannig to stay)

@Allaiya. 9 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Lujan Moreno I'm an American & you are right. Lots of US doctors don't seem to care or don't take the patient seriously. I imagine they often go into it for the money.

@paupoblete2488 9 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Lujan Moreno im a latin american (from Chile) and here is basically the same. once I had sinusitis, I mean I felt like I had that because of the symptoms, also my grandma told me it could be that (former biology teacher, haha). I went to the doctor and told him I thought I had sinusitis, and then he told me the same your doctor told you when your son had that urinal infection issue. It really happened exact the same thing, haha. i think maybe they get scared ppl might be over diagnosing themselves (because there is ppl that does that and therefore they medicate themselves badly), but idk, also i think is a bit arrogant from them. in the end I did have sinusitis -.-

@k8innh 9 жыл бұрын

Pau Poblete As an American and a Lyme patient, I too agree with your assessment of our doctors. However, as far as them running tests before giving you a diagnosis and proper treatment... a lot is control by the insurance companies and the CDC. Doctors are not able to do practice at their own free will, their hands are tied up by bureaucratic red tape in many instances. It's a shame and it's shameful.

@punchisclap 9 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Lujan Moreno you are not a doctor, of course the are going to test things dude, or do you want them to believe every diagnosis patients have for themselves??

@zzwiebel 8 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Lujan Moreno yeah if a superstar is treated like they are crazy, one can only imagine how much worse it can get.

@terrab2858 5 жыл бұрын

Avril has not changed... Peoples voices change over time, along with new looks and hair/makeup styles plus botox's as well in some places. I am getting really tired of hearing this Melissa stuff. This is the real Avril and she is amazing and i can't wait for her new album to come out soon..... LOVE YOU AVRIL. Stay strong.😊👍😊!!!!

@brooklynr8479 5 жыл бұрын

Descendants 1 , 2 and 3 Channel At lot of your comment is true but you have to admit that some of the things is odd. Nobody can find Malissa Vandella, she’s just gone from the face of the earth.

@fovos7359 4 жыл бұрын

I agree but she never got any botox. Look at her face, its just a woman version of her teenage self

@epichighslowsofhighschoolf3074 4 жыл бұрын

@@brooklynr8479 dude that conspiracy isnt real. The guy who created it said it was completely fake to prove anybody will belive anything on the internet

@butterygold Жыл бұрын

that's cos this one is just an actress.

@60enterprises 4 жыл бұрын

"..honestly I felt very, very loved" Beautiful words

@MrAvrilem 9 жыл бұрын

Love Her! Glad she's doping better is there going to be a full interview!? Hopefully it should be upload somewhere

@stevenmorris2234 6 жыл бұрын

I need her 6th album. I heard she's going back to her roots like her first two album. I'm so glad she was able to recover from Lyme disease. I love Avril. Poor Avril. I'm so glad she's ok now.

@lunacyfilmsstudios 5 жыл бұрын

I love her. She is spot on. In going through the same thing. And everyone thinks I'm crazy. Im glad she told her story. I've listening to her music since i was a kid. Grt better sweetheart.

@coltenkerlek7944 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it bizarre? Why do people think we are crazy. I feel for everybody but I’m glad people are sharing because this is such a profound social experience with doctors/family/and friends coming to that conclusion.

@layluh4932 5 жыл бұрын

She cried... I cried

@Face_The_Void 3 жыл бұрын

ꨄ i’m a mess ꨄ we cried

@SyaninSs 7 жыл бұрын

get well soon darl

@AB-bt9eb 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for spreading awareness on this frightening disease Avril! It takes patience, self compassion, and an experimental, open minded attitude, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I never thought that I would recover and I am actually better. The medical community has a long way to go. I highly recommend meditation and/or yoga, as well as whatever medicines you take.

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

Would Asian medicine help I wonder

@dr.saifabdullah796 2 жыл бұрын

She is an angel wish her the best to recover fast we missed her

@massfinn2893 4 жыл бұрын

How many of you came here after Justin's Lyme disease.

@doppelganger9254 4 жыл бұрын

Which Justin?

@massfinn2893 4 жыл бұрын

@@doppelganger9254 Bieber

@leelunk8235 4 жыл бұрын

JUSTIN IS A LIAR, SHOW ME THE PAPERWORK AND BLOOD TEST

@massfinn2893 4 жыл бұрын

@@leelunk8235 mental

@leelunk8235 4 жыл бұрын

MASS+ YOUR THE GULLIBLE NAIVE BITCH

@imbuffysummers 6 жыл бұрын

The nickel man front man

@limpnoodle5516 6 жыл бұрын

Buffy Summers 😂its sad when ur bands so irrelevant they cant say it right

@limpnoodle5516 6 жыл бұрын

Buffy Summers I couldnt help but laugh my ass off

@sharonashley88 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@katelinfurlan5812 5 жыл бұрын

Howling at this 😂😂😂

@dellforce 5 жыл бұрын

This explains why he said “Kruger,” instead of “Kroeger😤”

@PiaCorleone1 9 жыл бұрын

Modern medicine and doctors have very little knowledge about most diseases and conditions..I've had severe generalized anxiety for over 6 months and have severe physical symtoms every day and the doctors cant do anything about it..once a doctor actually googled one of my symptoms and told me to go home and rest..that was 4 months ago and I still have it every single day..serious pinching of my skin all over my legs..something to do with my nerves..I have at least 8-10 other symptoms..and a new symptom comes roughly every 2 weeks

@Allaiya. 9 жыл бұрын

Pia Corleone I had a friend that had general anxiety and she did get medication for it. Did they not prescribe anything to you?

@PiaCorleone1 9 жыл бұрын

Allaiya They did something called Citalopram and after that Sertraline..it didnt help besides putting my mind as ease but the physical symptoms continued..some of them are really nasty like my veins bulging in my feet and hands like Im 90 years old...looks nasty and many other symptoms. I really feel I destroyed my life and its only gonna get worse with death coming within a few years at the most...and Im only 28

@k8innh 9 жыл бұрын

Pia Corleone Have you researched Lyme Disease? Those symptoms do match up... I hope it is something else but please research all possibilities before giving up. Big hugs!

@gigisasz4580 5 жыл бұрын

Pia Corleone I have had those same symptoms and many more.. I tested positive for 3 of 4 tests for Lyme,” per my doctor who was my dermatologist. She said she doesn’t treat this so she referred me to “the best” infectious disease doctor who refused to even let me make an appt with HIM bc I “only tested positive for 3 out of 4 tests and must test positive in 5 tests” but he also refused to give me the supposed 5 tests!! I know I have it and I’m looking for a true Lyme doctor specialist now.. I moved to another state to find one.. problem now is it’s expensive.. Ins only covers some of doctors in NY and Virginia.. I moved to the wrong state.. but I am going to travel there after I save money. Meantime I see doctors hear and there some who give me the doxycycline and anti-fungal pills which I need on occasions when it comes back. It’s unreal that I have had to suffer for 5 years doing this fighting for my life! It’s unconscionable that most doctors and the CDC and big Pharma and big Med continue to do this to normal ppl like myself!! A form of genocide!!! I am a specialist certified in psychiatric diagnosis for over 40 years and this is NOT A PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS!! This is a real and devastating medical illness and they know it and deny it bc THEY ARE NARCISSIST SOCIOPATHS WITH severe GREED and ZERO CONSCIENCE WHO ARE RUNNING MEDICINE AND POLITICS in the US AT PRESENT!! Vote Blue and demand a serious change NOW PLEASE!!!

@joannekenson1488 5 жыл бұрын

Totally relate to how she feels. It's depressing enough feeling so ill, to not be believed and expected to do things you are far unable to do, have Docs make you feel stupid when it's because they can't see what's wrong. It makes you feel so low. Even more so when recovery is so slow and then you go backwards. Regardless of how much she earns, your health is priceless. Thank you Avril for releasing "Head above water". It helped me so much at a time I was struggling to breathe and kept me fighting.

@rachelowen3288 4 жыл бұрын

I was just diagnosed with Lyme and alpha gal I have struggled going to work and just keeping my head above but it’s hard when others don’t understand and especially when doctors try to convince you it’s all in your head. I have had doctors tell me it’s all psychological for the last ten years and have been sick. Prayers for everyone who is dealing with this. 🌱🥰

@AdvancedCellTraining 4 жыл бұрын

It's so unacceptable that doctors are telling people with lyme that it is all in their head or they are faking it. smh

@kathleenmclain9856 4 жыл бұрын

Did you find treatment?

@JoyStorm92 7 жыл бұрын

same thing happened to me. felt like i was dying and they kept telling me it was anxiety!

@annlanders978 7 жыл бұрын

They do that with females OFTEN.

@wanderingunicorn6529 6 жыл бұрын

Same thing for me. Couldn't get out of bed, put on pain medicine, and was super anxious/paranoid for no reason. I went from working out every day to once a month. Told me I was depressed and needed to see a psychiatrist UGH

@michelepace777 6 жыл бұрын

That's what they told my son too.

@sl4983 5 жыл бұрын

Did you get antibiotic treatment?

@kurtthompson3741 6 жыл бұрын

I completely feel for you.... I was in the same boat back in April to currently now... I saw 8 doctors to find my diagnosis but I felt the same of the doctors thinking I’m crazy and I knew I wasn’t crazy and finally found a doctor who listened to me and actually cared and found I have diverticulosis and kidney issues... but seeing how strong u are now makes me feel so much better having this issue and know not to allow this to define me.... your awesome

@gigisasz4580 5 жыл бұрын

kurt thompson please share your doctors ..privately via e-mail or FB DM to me. I need a doctor now. I’ve been suffering for 5 years and it’s chronic and comes back. Please share confidentially to me. My email is vsikorszky@aol.com. Thank you.

@blackmak 5 ай бұрын

What specialist should I see if I suspect this? Rheumatologist, neurologist? It is effecting my nervous system now more than anything, whatever is going on

@annieknight1255 2 жыл бұрын

My heart is breaking for her… I’m so pleased her health has got better. Looking fiesta to the new music to be released.

@elaustraliano 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate her honesty and authenticity and I love her new song!!

@sandraforro3985 7 жыл бұрын

i am so happy for her but what about the thousands of families and children who are ''suffering'' with last stage Chronic Lyme disease;;;there needs to be more awareness and diagnoisis and treatment for this disease;;i had 3 positive test;;treated in late 90's thought i was better only to find out it was attacking my brain and spine;;now at 65 after 20 with this disease i am disabled and lost everything;;;no treatment in 10 yrs. please spread the word and if you have Influence Please for Us make a DIFFERENCE AND HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

@xxwingriddenangelxx1820 7 жыл бұрын

Avril is most definitely spreading awareness, she has a huge charity called Lymelight or something like that... she is always posting things about it on her twitter... She is trying to help others... she's doin' her best to spread awareness.:)

@weswilliams4821 5 жыл бұрын

Sandra Forro so sorry every Lymie has the same story, stay strong 💪🏻 fellow warrior

@stephss 6 жыл бұрын

3:15 Chad Kroeger, the Nickleman front man. Good job dude.

@MegaMARY22 4 жыл бұрын

i didnt understand can u explain pls

@Romans8-9 4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaMARY22 The band is called "Nickelback" but the guy flubbed it.

@Tojazzer 3 жыл бұрын

@@Romans8-9 Known as "Nipplesack" in Canada.

@globalnova 2 жыл бұрын

followed immediately with "reportably"... lol

@MARIELAVB10 5 жыл бұрын

Avril gives me hope with her songs and give us a voice. Great voice! I love her

@ItsBreesLife 5 жыл бұрын

I know how it feels to battle with doctors. I have Lupus Disease and they say things like that .

@fe5018 5 жыл бұрын

My heart really goes out to you for the lupus diagnosis ❤ It was a potential diagnoses for some health concerns I had a few years ago and assessing for it was so vague even with top notch specialists. The attitude kind of was 'we won't really know until your symptoms get quite extreme so just carry on in the meantime'. Luckily the doctors I had weren't dismissive but still there was alot of shoulder shrugging all around. Hope things are going well for you at the moment, healthwise.

@k8lynmae 5 жыл бұрын

Most Lupus is Lyme. Please see a Lyme specialist to make sure and if so you can get proper treatment

@fe5018 5 жыл бұрын

@@k8lynmae, I don't say this to be unkind but that is a very irresponsible statment. Is there any reliable medical citation you can give to back up the claim that "most" instances of lupus are misdiagnosed Lyme disease? A great many people with lupus aren't even located in or have travelled to a global region where lyme infection from tick bites are a risk factor.

@MM-ov8on 4 жыл бұрын

F E no it’s not irresponsible and it wouldn’t hurt to rule it out. A lot of people have had Lyme misdiagnosed as an autoimmune disease (fibromyalgia, ms, lupus)

@dutyofcall7659 3 жыл бұрын

@@fe5018 That's why Lyme is called "the great imitator" it can cause other diseases or imitate them at least.

@1rogersouza 9 жыл бұрын

Avril nós te amamos! BRAZIL

@luizm8164 9 жыл бұрын

Ethan Fx VERDADE ♥

@dangomes3072 9 жыл бұрын

Sim, amamos

@anneribeiro4620 8 жыл бұрын

Avril lavigne Brasil te ama♥♥♥♥♥

@janieswurld491 Жыл бұрын

Makes me think of the Golden Girls episode where Dorothy received a similar run around and insisted by doctors that she was just crazy - before a diagnosis of CFS. I think it’s often women that are treated this way by doctors. It’s so hard to see Avril so hurt by her experiences , and glad she’s made a successful recovery.

@leannemae8169 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad she overcame it,love you avril💕

@farinajoyokyo6372 5 жыл бұрын

Head above water is such an inspirational song. I love you Avril Lavigne since childhood days until now ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@heidos7 9 жыл бұрын

Wow she's so strong

@arinamoretti9430 8 жыл бұрын

Get well soon Avril ! We all love you and wish you a good recovery

@Brentj2254 5 жыл бұрын

Im in a very similar situation watching this brings tears to my eyes I've been sick fighting for my life for 2 years bed ridden myself with extreme shortness f breath gasping for air every 30 seconds and i can't do anything can't work drive exercise or anything.. the doctors say the same thing to me as if they feel my pain im going thru my worst moments in my life...

@doshi066 Жыл бұрын

avril is the goat, a true legend, my favorite female singer, im so happy she fought thu this and is back with a new album!

@claireagravante5123 6 жыл бұрын

Avril Lavigne ,👍👍👍👍👍 be strong your My idol God bless you

@superitgel1 6 жыл бұрын

You mean Melissa.

@hanphilnoffz8827 5 жыл бұрын

no need to cry is just a stupid disease lol that me I would have attitude

@Moist_Plinth 5 жыл бұрын

This Melissa person is not pretending to be avril.This is avril.Imagine all the stress and pain she has gone through past the years.She has just matured.Not cloned.Are you same person now as you were in your teenage years?Give this girl a break.I love her so much and I hope she continues to get better♥️

@Kenneth_Usher 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad she is better. She writes such amazing songs she is so talented. Head Over Water is great. Welcome back Avi

@alyssayeoman1019 5 жыл бұрын

Loved her when i was in middle school when she came out&&I still love her now, shes grown into a beautiful woman inside and out.

@sugargirl671 6 жыл бұрын

Omg....I am so sorry avril!! Keep getting better!! We miss you!!!!

@elgauuur6 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, inside and out. In every way possible♥ Get well Avril♥

@christinacanniff1214 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you girl!!!!!! I'm battling through this disease with you!

@timothybrown8424 5 жыл бұрын

This why I never get too depressed about my trials and tribulations, I don't have any kind of conditions or health issues. I really wish the best to those who REALLY goes through afflictions including mental health. I could never really know your pain to the fullest extend, but I do feel empathy and have gone through hardship, prayers from me to you all.

@myreputationsneverbeenwors5861 9 жыл бұрын

Omg seeing her crying :'( ♥♥ We love you Avril so much ♥♥#GetWellSoonAvril #PrayForAvril I'm so exciteeed for your performance and for you to Fly again ♥♥♥ #Morocco #LittleBlackStar

@aprilb4390 5 жыл бұрын

The struggle and misunderstandings/lack of help from Doctors I understand and feel here pain 100%! Even after a diagnosis they don't...most not all docs do not truly get involved or interested in going the extra mile to help you or there is no cure or further treatment. Unless you struggle with an illness/disease you have no idea what someone's true daily quality of life is. (Physical and Emotional Pain) One thing is for sure...loving support from loved ones even some acquaintances/friends really can make some of the worst days more beautiful and bright. We all know how to be strong but sometimes we need someone to lean on and take a break from as much public/social interaction you can just for a moment. She is a beautiful soul and I'm glad she is getting back out there with some new music. I've always loved her style, taste, music, kind heart and personality since sc8ter boy. ✌💟💪