I am looking for an Infectious Disease Specialist in Northern Vermont.
I was tested (Igenex) and diagnosed with Lyme & Bartonella in July of 2016.
I believe I have had this since August 2014, possibly longer as I have pretty bad neurological symptoms.
I have been in treatment since July 2016 by a natropathic physician who is wonderful.
After contacting an attorney about pursuing disability I was told that I needed a "well respected MD", someone who is not "out on a limb" (his words not mine) to have any chance of getting disability.
Does anyone have any leads on an Infectious Disease Specialist MD who 'believes' in a natropathic approach and would also be "well respected" in the eyes of Social Security?
~Much Thanks In Advance~
Posts: 5 | From Vermont | Registered: Apr 2017
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Stay away from Infectious Disease Doctors (IDSA). They believe one dose of antibiotics is enough and don't believe in chronic Lyme. Patients end up getting sicker.
Here is a link for you to read about "Two Standards of Care":
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.
Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are. I don't know of any in VT.
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":
Read the books written by the top LLMD, Dr. H, titled, "Why Can't I Get Better?" and his new one, "How Can I Get Better?". They are an excellent source of information.
Read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check the local library or buy it used on Amazon.
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