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Topic: WASHINGTON STATE LLMDs

Julie
Junior Member
Member # 45014

posted

Needing to find LLMDs in the Seattle area for my husband, who is very late stage and very sick.

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Julie Gaspers

Posts: 1 | From Seattle | Registered: Nov 2014 | IP: Logged |

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

posted

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for WA.

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

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/topic/2/15615?#000005

When calling for an appointment, ask if they have any cancellations or a waiting list. Patients have been able to get in sooner to see a LLMD 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):
www.lyme-aware.org/washington.html

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

[ 12-06-2014, 12:45 AM: Message edited by: hopingandpraying ]

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GretaM
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 40917

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There is a good doc in Seattle.

HaP probably sent you that docs name.

There are three docs in BC Canada who's majority of patients are late stage lyme.

If the doc in Seattle has a super long waitlist, please PM me and I will send you the BC docs contact info.

Just a suggestion to also ask about being put on a cancellation call list, in case a patient cancels and your hubby can get in sooner.

Posts: 4358 | From British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jun 2013 | IP: Logged |

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