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Posted by sydneyallison (Member # 50866) on :
 
Hello,
I've been having trouble locating a LLMD in the DC area. Any leads?

Does anyone have any experience with Dr J's clinic?

Thanks!

(editing out name of Lyme doctor)

[ 09-25-2017, 04:32 AM: Message edited by: Robin123 ]
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for DC & MD.

You need to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease or its complex treatment!

A LLMD is one who has treated Lyme disease and the co-infections which come with it for many years and has gotten patients well. A good one will follow Dr. B's Guidelines, the "gold standard" for Lyme treatment.

Here is a link for them:

http://www.lymenet.org/BurrGuide200810.pdf

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are.

Also most LLMDs do not accept insurance due to the politics surrounding this horrible disease. Read poster TF's explanation, "Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance":

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DistrictofColumbiaLyme/info

Maybe they can help. They would know better about DC.

Some more resources (including Support Groups):

www.natcaplyme.org

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/DistrictofColumbia/

Read the books written by the top LLMD, Dr. H, titled, "Why Can't I Get Better?" and his new one, "How Can I Get Better?". They are an excellent source of information.

Read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Get it at your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

View "Under Our Skin" for free on http://www.veoh.com/m/watch.php?v=v21055812yWtmpgB8

Btw - I know you are new to Lymenet, but you should not use your real name, because this is a public forum with all sorts of people on it. Read this link about it:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=011844;p=0

You would have to contact one of the moderators to change your username.
 


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