I have had this disease for over 12yrs...been dealing with it through denial & blaming it on depression or maybe its just the weather. Im 20...maybe its growing pains. But I just had a baby in Nov...& I have finally been dragged low enough to succumb to seeking help so my baby can have a mother as he grows. I am very negative about antibiotics but would be willing to try in conjuction with an alternate therapy. But i dont know where to start. So thats what Im looking for I suppose--A doctor? A therapist? Support? Help of any kind? Somebody that can help guide me on all the different options because currently my brain & body are so fried I simply dont know where to begin. I dont have money for acupuncture or mass supplements or hyperbaric treatments. I need something/somebody that can work with me & we can work for them if need be.
Any ideas of where to turn in San Francisco? Or Marin County? Or Santa Cruz?
Thank You...
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
Yes. Am pm'ing you.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
welcome kali,
Welcome; i'm so glad you found us!! You've come to the right place for education and support!
Dr. Burrascano's most recent "Diagnostic Hints and 2008 Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses" @
please go to my newbie links, copy the entire thing, and then print this off....FINANCIAL BURDENS compiled by melanie reber print off pages 74 - 92; outstanding info there. i believe there are a few more general comments there without links!! print that off too as it's newer info from members thru their own personal, tragic experiences.
Betty's suggested POSTING GUIDELINES . many of us have neuro lyme where we can NOT read long solid block text and be able to comprehend and read it as is.
please edit your post by CLICKING PAPER/PENCIL ICON to right of your name. that opens up BOTH subject line and body text.
now please break up your WORDY SENTENCES into one sentence paragraphs. Then hit ENTER KEY ``TWICE`` after each paragraph; we need that space for comprehension.
then go to left hand corner and mark box to receive ALL REPLIES, and click EDIT SEND
we thank you for helping us; otherwise, we will SOB, SCROLL ON BY, since we can't read to help you. If I see posts like this, I SOB them; to hard on me. ------------------------------------------------------
People seeking doctors might be able to get help from their state online information and support group. Nearly 3,400 people belong to state groups. Some of the groups are small but more than 20 of them have 50 or more people and seven have over 100.
The groups are moderated and you have to apply. Most don't allow doctor names, but once on the group, you can ask for doctors in a certain area and ask people to email you privately. *******************************************
Posted by jblral (Member # 8836) on :
Recommend you join the CaliforniaLyme on-line support group:
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otherwise, we will SOB, SCROLL ON BY, since we can't read to help you. If I see posts like this, I SOB them; to hard on me.