I am looking for a LLMD in Oregon for myself and my 15 year-old daughter. We just moved to Portland from Minnesota. We were both treated by doctors in Wisconsin but I have still never had a positive test except by an electroacupunturist. We were so sick two different doctors in Wisconsin treated us anyway. I was on antibiotics for 5 months but my symptoms have come back. My daughter seems better but I am still concerned. We would be thankful for any info.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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sparker035 writes:
I am looking for a LLMD in Oregon for myself and my 15 year-old daughter.
We just moved to Portland from Minnesota. We were both treated by doctors in Wisconsin but I have still never had a positive test except by an electroacupunturist.
We were so sick two different doctors in Wisconsin treated us anyway. I was on antibiotics for 5 months but my symptoms have come back. My daughter seems better but I am still concerned.
We would be thankful for any info.
(sparker035, Portland, OR) -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I live in Portland. Welcome both to Lymenet (though sorry for the reason you are here).
Welcome to Portland, too. The next few sunny days are a rare occurence so drink in the blue sky and sunshine.
I'm so very sorry to tell you that there are no LLMDs in Oregon. The Oregon Medical Board is strongly opposed to even the idea of lyme, much less long term treatment.
Most doctors here have distain for patients that even whisper the word "lyme" so be careful with your selection of regular doctors and what you say. You don't want to get "flagged" early on.
However, there is a LLMD just across the river, over the state line. You can gather experiences of those in the support groups.
And there are a couple LL NDs who are ILADS educated and there is an active lyme support group that meets once a month. Being homebound, I've never gone but do follow them.
Call the support group for detail on the LL NDs and if there may be some lyme "friendly" MDs or at least some who can help in some way, under the radar.
But a couple MDs in past years who tried to help those with lyme lost their medical licenses. It's that hostile here, sadly.
It may also be trickier with your daughter. Best not to advertise this - and especially her treatment - to her teachers (or even other parents / students) UNITL you talk to those in the support groups for some guidance regarding attitudes and terrain.
The Oregon child wefare system may have something to say about a minor receiving long term antibiotics. Tread very carefully and privately regarding teachers (UNTIL you can find out more. Some are fabulous but the wrong words to the wrong person can cause a great deal of trouble).
Be guarded regarding pharmacists, too.
I really don't intend to alarm you but, rather, arm you with caution until your feet are steady on this new ground. Oregon is one of the most hostile states against lyme and those who have it.
Some parents have been threatened with loosing custody of children being treated long term, even when by out-of-state doctors.
Get LL doctor advice BEFORE considering ANY vacinations or even a flu shot. This is very important for those with lyme. -
[ 01-01-2013, 05:24 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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Included below are ways you can find LLMDs in Washington state or California. Many in Oregon go out of state for a LLMD but also have LL ND for support in Oregon.
Just zipper in the state name where you seek a LL doctor. To join for discussion, best to join in your own state. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- You may well know most of this. Still, some key links may be of help.
- Sent contact details for 3 options. Check you mail box.
Good luck and take care. -
Posted by Larae30 (Member # 35220) on :
I'm also interested in any Lyme Literate anyone's in Oregon
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Larae,
Be sure to read the links above regarding the medical climate in Oregon, the support groups links.
I sent contact detail for 3 LL NDs around Portland. It's a big state so you might add what area.
Those closest to either the WA or CA state lines are at the best advantange for a LLMD, as there are none in Oregon. However, do check out the ILADS educated LL NDs. -
Posted by marcimelinda (Member # 38914) on :
quote:Originally posted by sparker035: I am looking for a LLMD in Oregon for myself and my 15 year-old daughter. We just moved to Portland from Minnesota. We were both treated by doctors in Wisconsin but I have still never had a positive test except by an electroacupunturist. We were so sick two different doctors in Wisconsin treated us anyway. I was on antibiotics for 5 months but my symptoms have come back. My daughter seems better but I am still concerned. We would be thankful for any info.
Posted by marcimelinda (Member # 38914) on :
I recently took my daughter to a ND in Tigard. She is EXCELLENT. This was after an exhaustive search to find someone who knows what they're doing treating Lyme. I would highly recommmend her. I tried to "private message" you but got the message you aren't accepting private messages.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- marcimelinda,
Sparker035's mail box is accepting messages. However, mine is usually off (just too tired to reply but turn it on just to send Oregon details). Maybe you hit my PM box and got the "off" message? Anyway . . .
Contact detail for that LL ND was sent to sparker035 on Jan. 1 and that PM has been read by sparker035.
I agree that LL ND is excellent (though my budget only allowed for two consults, I learned a great deal at least). It's good that she attends ILADS conferences, too, so she is very up to date.
She regularly presents at the Portland lyme support group. She has also a co-instructor for workshops designed for other NDs in the area who want to learn more about lyme. -