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Topic: SPRINGFIELD MO LLMD

Jezabel
Junior Member
Member # 46503

posted

I have RMSF for about 3 months ...just finished 2nd round of doxy and I am worse...need to talk to someone who does not think this is ALL in my head. heard there was a great doctor in springfield mo...Please advise if you know how I can contact for an appointment

Posts: 1 | From gravois mills,mo | Registered: Aug 2015 | IP: Logged |

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

posted

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for MO.

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/MissouriLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

I'll PM you!!!

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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

Tina777
Junior Member
Member # 51424

posted

I have had RMSF in the past (no one seems to know when) and I began to experience strange symptoms several years ago. It is becoming progressively worse and I think I need to find a doctor in Missouri, preferably around Springfield,
who knows about RMSF. Can anyone help me?

Posts: 2 | From Missouri | Registered: May 2018 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

I'll message you. He moved from SPF quite a few years ago.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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

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