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[This message has been edited by DiffyQue (edited 08 January 2005).]

Charlie
To clarify, I was trying to help a new person who posted previoously that she did not have the cash to lay out on one of our local LLMDs. She has many other options in CT. I meant no harm.
I realize now that I may have (did) come on a little strong with my defensiveness about other types of MDs.
I apologize if I offended or caused a stir.
Take care.
I'm glad you weren't run off by that accusation. I, for one, understood what you meant and agree with you. If I could find a non-LLMD that would be willing to learn and was covered by my insurance, I'd be one happy lymie 
Not to take anything away from my LLMD- whom I love to pieces, but I could stand a little more cash in the piggy bank 
Take Care.....Terri
Thanks for understanding.
I must say I was brought to tears when I was turned away by this wonderful LLMD that really has helped so many. I just don't have the capital to afford someone who doesn't accept insurance. And, I really felt badly for the person who was hitting the same wall that I hit.
My MD is wonderful too, even though he is not on the Lymenet list. He is so up to date on the most aggressive protocols and he is very responsive to his patients. He returns my calls and his nurses see me weekly to be sure I am handling the meds ok and having my liver checked. His office handles all the insurance paperwork too. It is so much less stressful for me.
There are a few other really good MDs in the area who are not given the distinction of LLMD that treat patients with great success. I just wish they didn't get a public bad rap by generalizations about IDMDs on this board.
By the way, did I ever tell you how much I like your Lymenet User Name?
Bc
They are rare.
It is good to let us know that there are a few out there.
i too felt that what you said had merit. good to have more than a few views presented.
You make me laugh. If I were blonde and about 6 inches taller I could be a barbie doll. But, alas, I am short like a troll (I prefer hobbit). But, my hair is not purple.
Thanks for the viewpoint.
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Charlie,
Carless Dave is a good teacher.
This is a rare find.
He is ID doc, and mostly what I hear and from my own experience ID docs in general want nothing to do with lyme and go so far as to interfere with treatment, under treat etc. So yeah for me or anyone else who can find someone with a heart, and not go broke.
Lymiecanuck