Hi all, Well my family doctor is doing it again. He asked me about my lyme treatment and I told him about it. He says "no way" do I have Lyme because if I did I'd be better by now.
My LLMD had me on a particular combo for about 4 mths and my family doc says that if I had not gotten better that means I'm barking up the wrong tree.
My LLMD in fact might switch me to IV's and my GP says that's ridiculous. So no help there.
Any suggestions? feedback? support? Thanks!
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
I would loan your doctor a copy of Under Our Skin. After viewing, then I would give him a copy of Dr. Burrascano's 16th edition on Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines. If he's willing beyond that, I would suggest he read Cure Unknown. Who knows, maybe after that he may even be interested in attending the ILADS conf. I think it's important for all of us to try to help our doctors become better doctors. Sometimes it may be uncomfortable, but if we always handle ourselves in a respectful manner, we won't have any regrets.
Posted by erikjh1972 (Member # 20964) on :
my GP is the same way, not as bad. I try to explain to him about certain aspects of this disease but i still dont think he gets it. but thats why we have different Dr.s for different things i suppose. The only thing i can say about mine is that after 9 months of treatment and improvement he "sees" it working.
it can be very frustration dealing with these people who just dont get it.
Posted by onbam (Member # 23758) on :
You could direct your doctor to lymecryme.com, talk to him about the AG investigation show him under our skin, give him Cure Unknown. Definitely give him the contact information and application materials for ILADS andthe LDA.
Those who don't get it choose not to get it.
Posted by Loonie1980 (Member # 18637) on :
Thanks all! great ideas.
Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
I avoid my family doctor.
I should add, I have no idea what she really thinks about lyme. I do know she wasn't sure what was wrong with me for quite some time and knew I needed to see all sorts of -ologists.
The last I saw her I told her I was seeking treatment from a lyme specialist. She wished me luck. I think she was happy to get rid of me, though doubtful she wouldn't see me again.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Find some information on herxing and give it to your family and doctor.
Perhaps that will explain to them why you're not better yet.
If they will watch Under Our Skin that would be the best thing.... you can lead a horse to water....but
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
My new primary doctor has been wonderful. I showed her my Lyme protocol and she said it looks like my LLMD has me on a great program.
She is very supportive. She said, "I'll let your specialist deal with your Lyme disease. I'll help you with other issues as they come up."
She is very thorough and BELIEVES me. At my last visit she said to me, "I think you have hypoperfusion of the brain and adrenal dysfunction."
I was amazed because she came up with this on her own with no tests. She's good, she's really good! Yea!
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
There is hope.
You actually can make a horse drink...you give it a salt lick. Learned that from a movie horse trainer.