Forgive me if this has been posted/read previously since it's from July/Aug 2014...but I just came across the below piece which I thought was very helpful in explaining (in good detail) all of the systems involved and challenges with healing from chronic Lyme. For some, it might help when talking to others about
the nature of chronic Lyme, at least it will for me!
Beating Lyme Disease - Pamela Weintraub