A 27-year-old woman from Erith, south-east London, who was bitten by a tick as a teenager was diagnosed with Lyme disease last year. Now, she is educating others, telling them that even their old disease could suddenly come back to them, all thanks to Covid-19. She is Maia Pavey. She has been bedridden for two years after a Lyme disease diagnosis. She now faces an uncertain future. What Happened To Maia?Express US reports that when she was a teenager and was part of the Scout activities, she had spent plenty time outside in wooded and grassy areas. This is when she was bitten by ticks. However, there were no noticeable symptoms back then. It was only after in March 2022, when she contracted Covid-19 that her health deteriorated. By August 2023, she was confined to her bed. She reported to be suffering from "crushing" fatigue, numbness, limb pain, dizziness, and nausea. Maia's mother, Helene, who is 66, and a self-employed private tutor has been taking care of her daughter. She suspects that Lyme disease remained dormant for many years, before it was "reactivated" due to Covid-19. "She was involved with a branch of the Scouts – they would go in the woods and walk through long grass," Helene said.Maia was diagnosed with this bacterial infection in December 2024. Maisa was the owner of a photo lab studio in Wollwich, with her partner of seven years, Tristan Snow, 30. However, ever since her diagnosis, she has not been able to work or take care of herself. The couple currently stays with Maia'a parents, Jason 55 Helene, and her brother Jake, 23. Maia says, as is also reported by the Mirror that her "independence is gone completely". However, the family is trying to remain "as positive as possible". Maia's current condition only allows her to eat or even use the restroom from her bed. She is only allowed to leave for urgent medical appointments.Read: What Is Babesia That Could Block Your Lyme Disease Recovery? Has Maia's Condition Improved Ever Since?The ray of hope is the antibiotic treatment, which is delivered to her intravenously. It seems to help her condition improve, and she too is optimistic about managing her symptoms. "Educate yourself about tick-borne illnesses and the ways to avoid them or protect yourself," she says. "If you know anyone who is suffering but doctors have disregarded their symptoms, consider checking whether it's Lyme disease via a Lyme literate specialist. And if you know someone dealing with a chronic illness, reach out to them regularly. They are probably quite lonely."Read More: Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis: Here’s What That Means For His HealthCan Diseases Come Back Due To Covid?As per a 2022 study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, it was reported that ancient diseases were making a comeback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study does not mention whether a person who has been diagnosed with a disease earlier could reignite after contracting COVID-19.As far as Lyme disease is concerned, the National Health Services (NHS), UK, states that it is typically more manageable when caught early. The NHS also notes that a circular or oval-shaped rash surrounding a tick bite can signal early Lyme disease in some individuals, however, both Maia and Helen disagreed noticing any such signs of tick bite.
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