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Topic: Seeking LLMD in MD/DC/VA (preferably an ID doctor)

md2012
Junior Member
Member # 38032

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I have friends in GA who have told me that an ID doctor gave them IV antibiotics and that it was even covered by insurance. Anyone know of any ID doctors that would treat lyme with IV in the DMV?
Thanks.

Posts: 3 | From Silver Spring, MD | Registered: Jun 2012 | IP: Logged |

TF
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 14183

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IV will be covered by insurance but only for 30 days. (After 30 days, you are supposedly cured.)

That is not nearly long enough for a lyme patient. So, you have to be willing to pay for it after that.

Posts: 9931 | From Maryland | Registered: Dec 2007 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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LLMD info sent for this area.

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

Posts: 96222 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001 | IP: Logged |

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

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for 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!

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

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/VirginiaLyme/info

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

Maybe they can help.

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

www.lyme-aware.org/maryland.html

www.natcaplyme.org

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

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

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

Posts: 8981 | From Illinois | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

md2012
Junior Member
Member # 38032

posted

Thanks everyone for your input.

Posts: 3 | From Silver Spring, MD | Registered: Jun 2012 | IP: Logged |

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