http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...rnment-to-research-lyme-disease-a6672826.html
"Mr Caudwell said circumstantial evidence had led him to suspect that a whole host of chronic conditions, including ME and Parkinson’s disease might be linked to Lyme disease."
"His comments, however, appear to go against much current medical thinking – the Government body Public Health England told
The Independent: “There is no scientific evidence to support the suggestion that Lyme disease is caused by anything other than ticks. There is no scientific evidence that Lyme disease causes ME, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.”
"Mr Caudwell added: “ME could also easily be a symptom of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease wreaks havoc with the body. It can affect the immune system. I am not saying that Lyme disease has been proved to cause or induce these illnesses. We don’t know for sure. That’s why the research needs to be done.”
"Mr Caudwell urged the Government to commission a relatively cheap study involving about 50 GPs testing patients, including those with ME, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, for Lyme disease “when there is any chance whatsoever that they might have it.”