Misdiagnosed, Dismissed, and Still Fighting: Diana Cust’s Road to a Lyme Diagnosis

What the Morgs?

What the Morgs?

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What The Morgs? Podcast: Misdiagnosed, Dismissed, and Still Fighting: Diana Cust’s Road to a Lyme Diagnosis

In this episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Lyme disease advocate, and founder of Lyme Support and Wellness, Diana Cust. Diana shares her journey from discovering an embedded tick while eight months pregnant to experiencing debilitating neurological and physical symptoms, years of medical appointments, and an exhausting search for answers. She opens up about the emotional toll of being dismissed and misdiagnosed, the challenges of Lyme disease and co-infections, and how her experience ultimately inspired her to advocate for others navigating similar health journeys.

• Diana’s experience with a tick bite during pregnancy, the progression of her symptoms, and the long road to receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis

• Medical dismissal, neurological symptoms, treatment challenges, financial strain, and the emotional impact of living with chronic illness

• Turning personal experience into advocacy through Lyme Support and Wellness, sharing her story publicly, and the Bitten Not Beaten 5K supporting people affected by Lyme disease

About the Podcast:
What The Morgs? is a podcast for people navigating Lyme and Morgellons disease. Hosted by Britt Girvan, the show is built on a mission to support, educate, and empower those affected—turning personal struggle into shared strength and purpose.

Diana Cust's Website: https://www.lymesupportandwellness.co...

What The Morgs? Website: https://whatthemorgs.com