preferably one who takes kids and does both abx and natural treatments (not too much to ask, eh?)
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
PM sent for CT & PA.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Hope you are getting some good leads.
As to if the LL ND will prescribe abx, too, much depends upon the laws in your state. That question should be answered here, and they may have on file those who treat lyme (just be sure they are ILADS educated or ILADS aware, though).
Basic links for your research file below. When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL (lyme literate) doctor who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present.
Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics (depending upon the licensing laws in their state). Some LLMDs and LL NDs have good working relationships.
When possible, it's great to have both a LLMD and LL ND and even better when they have a long-standing professional relationship.
Integrative / Holistic M.D., etc. (Be aware that those in this category can have various levels of formal herbal &/or nutritional education, perhaps even just a short course. Do ask first.)
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
Understanding of the importance of addressing the infection(s) fully head-on with specific measures from all corners of medicine;
knowing which supplements have direct impact, which are only support and which are both.
You can compare and contrast many approaches.
BASIC HERBAL EDUCATIONAL & SAFETY links,
BODY WORK links with safety tailored to lyme patients,
& WHY you need an ILADS-educated, Lyme Literate Doctor (whether LLMD or LL ND, or both) -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Next Weekend, NOV. 2 - 4
The Annual ILADS conference is to be in BOSTON.
If you are near there, there may still be room open.
They will video stream some of the major presentations during the conference for free - and then DVD for purchase later. You might block out your calendar now to at least watch via the web.
If your PCP is lyme friendly, you might let them know about this, too.