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Topic: Llmd doctor in Central Illinois

akamo
Junior Member
Member # 46672

posted

Hi. I am looking for a doctor that is knowledgable with Lyme disease near Peoria IL. Thanks!

Posts: 1 | From Illinois | Registered: Sep 2015 | IP: Logged |

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

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for IL & IA.

I don't know of any Lyme-literate doctors in central IL.

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. There are none in Chicago.

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/IllinoisLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):

www.lyme-aware.org/illinois.html

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

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a 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: 8982 | From Illinois | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

suziwy
Junior Member
Member # 46725

posted

My doctor is Dr. L in IL. I'm leaving him because I live 1700 miles away, and can no longer afford the 6 day drive for treatments. He's been successfully treating (me) Lyme for many years.

**editing out full LLMD's name and city**

[ 09-29-2015, 04:22 PM: Message edited by: faithful777 ]

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Suzi .. Could you please send akamo a private message? That way they'll be sure to see the necessary information.

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

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Lymetoo - sent that info to akamo in case suziewy does not come back to re-read this old post.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Good .. thanks!

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SickofLyme2
Member
Member # 16544

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I would really like the name of that Peoria LLMD as well. I work in that city! Could someone PM me please!!!! Thank you!!!

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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None in Peoria that I am aware of. I'll send you some info.

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

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SickofLyme2 - sent you a pm with the name (he is not in Peoria).

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