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I think it's important to remember that you're going to an LLMD, not another insensitive Dr who is convinced you don't have Lyme. At my first visit, I was sweating profusely and very embarrassed about it. That was until he told me that it was normal. That's part of what the disease was doing to me. He was compassionate, like every LLMD should be. Don't stress about how you appear to your new Dr., be at peace in knowing you're on your way towards getting better. I wish you the best.
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Tracy9
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We have a group on www.lymefriends.org for anxiety, common for us, and lots of other support too that is a great adjunct to lymenet. Feel free to join us there.
13 years Lyme & Co.; Small Fiber Neuropathy; Myasthenia Gravis, Adrenal Insufficiency. On chemo for 2 1/2 years as experimental treatment for MG. Posts: 4480 | From Northeastern Connecticut | Registered: Jun 2005
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if you have a good llmd then there will be no problem. I can't speak for all llmds but the one i go to has been awesome! They totally understand what you are going through so you can tell them everything that you are experiencing. Don't have to hold back info - they already know the various and vast symptoms that people experience.
Best wishes - I'm sure it will go great and you'll feel relieved that your on your way to recovery!!
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Dekrator48
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I was excited to go to my first LLMD appt.
I knew it was going to be the beginning of my long path to wellness after so many years of suffering.
My LLMD is also awesome...so understanding and takes his time.
I think you will do great!!!
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11 Posts: 6076 | From Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: Nov 2008
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I'm still a nervous wreck when I stop to think of the appointment but I'm trying to get myself as organized as possible.
I'm re-reading all the info I have printed out from when I started here and have been trying to write down "symptoms" as I think of them in my "doctors log".
Just trying to take it one day at a time today.
I hope you all are right in how the doctor will be but I'm so used to the opposite end of the spectrum that's what I expect.
Thanks again.
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I felt the same way-scared of what I would learn, and of what creepy treatments he would want me on. Plus, I travelled many miles as well, to NYC, by myself. Stayed right in Manhattan.
It was some of the best days!! I LOVED the city, felt very brave-even rode the subway! And my LL PA made me feel so hopeful, and he was so affirming and knowledgeable. I had nearly cancelled the trip out of fear of the cost, the above concerns, and the MILES...so very glad I didn't.
Since you are travelling to see yours, ask if they will do phone consults for follow up. Mine did-still a fee, but much cheaper than an office visit and a return trip to see him.
Good luck, and let us knopw how it goes!
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