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Topic: Searching for LLMD in Atlanta, Princeton, or Iowa City

artjon
Junior Member
Member # 46761

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Over the years, I have spent lots of time in the woods and have pulled many ticks off my body. I have been diagnosed with lone star tick disease and also have prevalent symptoms of Lyme. I am looking for a very proficient LLMD. Three of my grown children live in Atlanta, GA; Princeton, NJ; and Iowa City, IA. I can be diagnosed and treated at any of those locations. Thank you for your recommendations.

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

None in GA, little to nothing in IA, NJ is questionable. Why not try Missouri?

I'll send you a PM.

Welcome! [Smile]

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent with some suggestions.

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/StateNameLyme/info

[Note: write in the specific state for "StateName"]

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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

Btw - please break up your posts into 2-3 sentence paragraphs, as there are people on Lymenet who cannot read large blocks of text due to neurological problems from Lyme.

Click the pencil/paper icon, make your changes, then click on "Edit Post". Thanks.

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