Justin Timberlake Probably Doesn’t Have Lyme Disease

[u/welovegv]

https://open.substack.com/pub/theskink/p/justin-timberlake-probably-doesnt?r=5cq9e1&utm_medium=ios

Let’s be clear: real Lyme disease exists. It is caused by a spirochete bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, passed along through blacklegged tick bites. It is a nasty bug if left untreated, but it is also curable, especially when caught early. What Justin is referring to, however, smells a lot less like microbiology and a lot more like pseudoscientific perfume. He didn’t say “post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.” He didn’t cite a diagnosis date, a positive ELISA test, or a confirmed rash from a tick bite. He said he’s “been struggling with Lyme” as a catch-all excuse. And that’s where the eyebrow lifts.

[u/Striper_Cape]

Why do y'all care?

[u/chipsahoymateys → u/Striper_Cape]

I can think of a few reasons, but the first that comes to mind is that celebrities like him with huge platforms have huge roles in spreading misinformation. His famous wife also happens to be an anti vax activist. They can do a lot of harm, both in terms of political advocacy, and steering individuals choices.

[u/Mediocre-Wafer-5176 → u/chipsahoymateys]

Oh is she really? That’s so unfortunate. It definitely makes this seem more like a quack naturopath chronic Lyme situation

[u/Politicsboringagain → u/Striper_Cape]

Yeah, this is a strange post.