LymeNet Flash: TENNESSEE LLMD needed

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Posted by brentutk (Member # 44072) on :

Looking for a LLMD in Tennessee for an adult who just came to the realization that a myriad of neurological and muscle pain symptoms could be Lyme.

A Dr. K in Tennessee, who I found on my own, cannot see new patients for over a year due to backlog.

Any help would be appreciated!

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for VA, MO & NC.

No LLMDs in TN, GA, AL or SC - they are far and few between, unfortunately! You need to go where they are.

Most LLMDs do not take insurance due to the politics surrounding this disease. Read poster TF's explanation about this:

"Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance"
http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000005

When you call for an appointment, ask if there are any cancellations or a waiting list. Patients have been able to get in sooner by doing this.

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/tennesseelyme

Maybe they can help you.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups):
www.lyme-aware.org/tennessee.html
www.tn-lyme.org

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is an excellent source of information.

Also read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

View "Under Our Skin" for free on www.hulu.com

Posted by Rivendell (Member # 19922) on :

Sending PM

Posted by Rivendell (Member # 19922) on :

Also try:

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/Tennessee/

or

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/Kentucky/

Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :

I sent you a private message.

Posted by beck (Member # 43653) on :

Private message sent.

Posted by brentutk (Member # 44072) on :

Thanks all for the help. I have an appointment with Dr. T in Virginia.

If anyone has any experience with Dr T in Virginia, could you please send me a PM and give me some details? We'll be driving 7 hours to see the Dr, so we want all the information we can find.

Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :

I am not familiar with this doctor. Did someone recommend this doctor? I highly recommend contacting support groups to make sure he/she is knowledgeable.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/virginialyme

Maybe they can give you more information.

Another resource for you (including Support Groups):
www.lyme-aware.org/virginia.html

Posted by brentutk (Member # 44072) on :

This doc was on the referral list you sent me, hopingandpraying.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

brentutk - the VA Support Groups would know more about LLMDs in their state.

Contact poster 'seibertneurolyme' for more info on this LLMD.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Sammi - just sent you info about this LLMD (Dr T in VA) that was sent to me.

Posted by BoatsandGoats (Member # 44126) on :

Could some of you PM me about any docs in TN or the one in VA.

I live in coastal NC and very difficult to find someone.

Posted by beck (Member # 43653) on :

Boats and Goats - I sent you a private message.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

BoatsandGoats - sent you PM for NC, VA & MD.