A Glasgow father-of-three who has lived with Lyme disease for the past 12 years said the condition "completely floored" him.
Rico Franchi first contacted Lyme disease in 2010, when he began experiencing symptoms including extreme fatigue and joint pain. He was diagnosed around two years later, and the disease continues to impact his day-to-day life.
Now, he encourages people to be aware of the early signs and seek medical advice early if concerned and is backing a Scottish Government campaign to raise awareness of tick bites and the symptoms.
