LymeNet Flash: Pediatric Guidelines??

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Posted by Penn92 (Member # 9207) on :

I have Dr. B's guidelines from 2005, but is there any other document out there that is more current? DD12 was bitten again [Frown]

and our LLMD won't do anything unless we actually go to see him [cussing]

, which we can't afford to pay for right now. Our GP is very open and would be happy to prescribe whatever I ask for, but without his input I'm flying solo here.

It was attached for, at most, 3 hours and didn't even leave a visible mark once removed. I immediately put her on amoxicillin 1500mg daily (she should be taking more like 2200mg based on her weight, but I figured it was better than nothing). Is amoxi a good choice or would zith be better? Is there another choice better than those two? Thanks for any thoughts or documents you can offer.

Posted by Clarissa (Member # 4715) on :

I recommend going to:
http://www.wildcondor.com

click on Lyme Links and there's tons of information on Children and Lyme and other helpful links such as:

http://www.wildernetwork.org

Best,

Posted by TS96 (Member # 14048) on :

Maybe this would help some.

http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/pharma-news/Oct2003.pdf
[Smile]

Oops noticed it's from 2003 but still good info. I hope you find something.

Posted by Penn92 (Member # 9207) on :

UPDATE: Talked to LLMD - bypassed the difficult woman at the front desk [Razz]

- and he has given me the info I need. I knew he would if I could just talk to HIM. We're good to go now. [Smile]