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Topic: Looking for doctor near Melbourne, Fl

jowen
Junior Member
Member # 44811

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In 2010 my husband found two ticks on his body. Shortly thereafter we visited a local doctor and he was given an antibitic for lyme disease. Recently he has been experiencing some more symptoms. He is 28 yrs old and we're located in the Melbourne, Fl area. We're willing to travel for a consultation. Does anyone have any physician recommendations?

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

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for FL.

Your husband needs to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease or its complex treatment!

They are far and few between, unfortunately. 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/topic/2/15615?#000005

There was one in Tampa, but he retired.

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:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/floridalyme

Maybe they can help you.

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

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

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. Thanks.

Posts: 8986 | From Illinois | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

sbh93
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 30429

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Sending PM

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It took 20 years to find out I'm not crazy.
New bite in 2010 pushed my body over the edge. Positive for lyme, babs, bart, and myco.
I am not a doctor and happily offer only my own opinions.

Posts: 357 | From The Beach | Registered: Feb 2011 | IP: Logged |

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