LymeNet Flash: Seeking LLMD in Eastern Washington State or surrounding area

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Posted by Summy (Member # 50967) on :

Hello, I am looking for a LLMD that can assist me with FMLA and/or treatment. I have a positive western blot but can't get my current MD to take it seriously. I have found a ND but he can not do FMLA paperwork to protect my job while I try to heal this illness..

Please help.. I am trying to protect my job until I am well again.. [Frown]

Thank you in advance for any leads.

Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :

I did a Washington state Lyme Support group search and did find this. There are several contacts that should be able to help you.

Hope this helps.

http://whatislyme.com/lyme-in-washington/

Pam

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for WA.

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 take insurance due to the politics surrounding this disease. Read poster TF's explanation about this:

"Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance"
http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

When calling for an appointment, ask if they have any cancellations or a waiting list. Patients have been able to get in sooner by doing this.

Check the online state Lyme groups at:

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/WashingtonLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources (including Support Group info):
http://whatislyme.com/websites-and-support-groups-by-state/

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

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.

Also read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check 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