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Topic: Need LLMD near Jacksonville, FL

NMLiz
Junior Member
Member # 46381

posted

Hi,

I am currently living in Atlantic Beach, FL, helping to take care of my mom. I would love to know of LLMDs in this area, and if any take insurance (yes, I know it's highly unlikely, and why).

Unfortunately, I can't travel very far--more than 3 hours or so.

Thank you so, so much for your help!

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

posted

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for FL.

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 you call for an appointment, ask if there are 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/FloridaLyme/info

Maybe they can help you.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups):
http://whatislyme.com/websites-and-support-groups-by-state/

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

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a book titled, "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 https://www.viewster.com/movie/1193-15367-000/under-our-skin/

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Tincup
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 5829

posted

Hey NMLiz,

You can go to www.FloridaLyme.org and look under doctor referrals. There is information on doctors in all 50 states- alternative and/or traditional- along with names and contact information.

You may also want to go to www.TreatTheBite.com where you'll find a one page print out with recommendations you can take to any doctor to be treated if you just got a tick bite.

If you'd like to have ticks tested in the future for several diseases there is a FREE (saves hundreds of dollars) place to do it right now. It would really help scientists map out the types of ticks and their locations too.

Here is the link to find out how.
https://sites.google.com/site/marylandlyme/ticks/free-tick-testing

Good luck!

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www.TreatTheBite.com
www.DrJonesKids.org
www.MarylandLyme.org
www.LymeDoc.org

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