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Topic: Looking for Doctor - NC

cptbing
Junior Member
Member # 44103

posted

I was diagnosed with Lymes disease 2 months ago as well as rocky mountain spotted fever [cussing]

. After months of going to the doctor for arthritis pains and muscle fatigue they finally tested my blood. I've been on doxi for 2 months and just two weeks ago finished my second round and am currently off doxi.

I suffer from horrible muscle pain, though my doctor won't do anything about it [confused]

and poor eye sight.

Recently there has been swelling on the muscle at the site of the bite. The entire muscle is sore and hot to the touch. Just laying it on the bed hurts.

I'd like to find another doctor, one who specializes in disease. I'd like to find one in one of these areas Raleigh/Durham or Greensboro.

[ 07-08-2014, 07:32 PM: Message edited by: Robin123 ]

Posts: 1 | From North Carolina | Registered: Jul 2014 | IP: Logged |

Robin123
Moderator
Member # 9197

posted

Hi and welcome - hopefully folks will be along soon with referrals.

You are welcome to post a new thread in Medical Questions and/or General Support for some discussion about your symptoms if you'd like to.

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hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for NC, VA & 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!

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/topic/2/15615?#000005

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/northcarolinalyme

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources (including Support Group info):
www.lyme-aware.org/north-carolina.html

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is a very good 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 www.hulu.com

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SickSci
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 43849

posted

Hi cptbing -

We have a Lyme support group meeting in Raleigh this Sunday if you'd like more local information. It can be helpful to talk to other patients face to face...

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- Working Dx: Protozoa x3, Bartonella
- Tx: Biaxin, Mycobutin, Ivermectin, boluoke, serapeptase, allimed, silver ACS 200 spray, Mg, Iodoral, fish oil, Vit's B, C, D, NAC, etc

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