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Topic: Seeking Feedback on PA Drs

cknghelp
Junior Member
Member # 44910

posted

Hi,

I'm seeking feedback/experiences on some Drs. in PA.

I had a tick bite last April (didn't know that's what it was at the time). Was treated with 30 days doxy by primary doc in Nov/Dec.

Felt 75-80% better but then started to relapse/experience neurological symptoms in Jan though still overall better than before.

Have had negative tests for Lyme and other tick borne illnesses.

I'm currently seeing Dr. S in south eastern PA. He is treating me based on symptoms and a reactive band 23 IgM on a CDC negative test.

Has anyone had success with him?

He'd like to get me on IV antibiotics but wants insurance to cover it so we're trying to get a positive test.

Overall I like him but I'm not sure he's the best fit.

I've received plenty of suggestions for doctors. from various resources but if anyone has any feedback for the following I'd appreciate it.

All these doctors are in south eastern PA

Dr. M. (heard he's expensive but good)

Dr. W (tried calling that office and was told they'd call when an appointment opened)

Another Dr. M
Dr. R.

Thank you in advance for any feedback.

I'm trying to find the best fit without spending a lot of time and money in the initial search.

**edited out names of town. Only first initial of last name of LLMD should be given**

[ 02-10-2015, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: cknghelp ]

Posts: 3 | From PA | Registered: Nov 2014 | IP: Logged |

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

posted

The PA Lyme Support Groups would probably know best.

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

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):
www.lyme-aware.org/pennsylvania.html
www.lymepa.org

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

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cknghelp
Junior Member
Member # 44910

posted

Sorry about the name and location issue.

The one that is now labeled as Dr. L. is actually another Dr. M. I was trying to differentiate the two.

And I know there are several Dr. S's in PA so I was trying to distinguish which one I see by giving the first two letters of the last name.

But thank you for the resources, I will try them.

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