EUGENE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Welcome but sorry for the reason you are here.
Sad to say, there are no Lyme Literate MDs in Oregon.
Lyme is very "controversial" in Oregon and most doctors are either not educated about lyme and other tick-borne infections, against it or afraid to learn more / treat for fear of loosing their license if they do treat (it has happened).
We hope that changes someday but the medical community in Oregon has a strong track record against lyme, in principle.
However, there are several ILADS-educated LL NDs (naturopathic doctors).
In Oregon, NDs are licensed to prescribe antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Be sure that any ND you might see is ILADS-educated. More below about what that means.
Many patients go out of state to see LLMDs &/or see a LL ND in state.
The (volunteer, lay) Oregon Lyme Disease Network recently had to close due to lack of donations but here are the groups within 2 hours' drive:
How to find an ILADS-educated LL N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor), and more about the scope of their practice in various states.
Links to articles and books by LL authors of various degrees. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Just sent the name of a LLMD in Vancouver, WA just across the river. There are others in WA, too but that would be another post to get the best replies (the same for California). -
[ 03-01-2012, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Ed,
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