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Dr. Allen Lycka – Thriving after a Near-Death Experience

Dr. Allen Lycka (pronounced LIKE-uh) is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped develop several new technologies and has spoken on podiums around the globe.

Dr. Allen Lycka Vroom Veer Stories

  • Walking around Disneyland and his wife is asking him what's wrong? His foot was “flapping” and dragging on the ground
  • The diagnosis after all the tests were in conclusive; so more tests!
  • Finally one doctor declared that he had ALS; Allen didn't really believe him; but still start going through the stages of grief at his own looming death
  • After the depression stage, instead of accepting the fact that he had ALS he decided to do his own research; he found another person who had been diagnosed with ALS but didn't think he really had it
  • Found the doctor who treated this other person; he had correctly diagnosed that this was Chronic Lyme Disease and could be treated with antibiotics
  • Great story about how we need to struggle in life to learn and grow; without the struggle we grow weak and die
  • Great story about enthusiasm and how it can make or break any project

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