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Fionnuala Boyle

Scots dad battling Lyme Disease for 12 years after tick bite says life 'has changed completely'

A Scots dad-of-three who has been living with Lyme disease for over a decade says his life 'has changed completely' following his diagnosis.

Rico Franchi, 40, was left with severe fatigue and crippling headaches after being diagnosed with the bacterial infection, which is spread to humans by infected ticks, in 2012.

The singer and vocal coach, from Glasgow, says he went from being 'super fit and healthy' to being 'completely floored' and 'out of breath' from doing the simplest of tasks.

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