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Posted by Bwiechens (Member # 42731) on :
 
Looking for the best LLMD in Oregon, or even in Washington. Thanks!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Sadly, there are no LLMDs in Oregon. The Oregon Medical Board will not allow it.

There are various LL NDs (naturopathic doctors) who are ILADS educated and LL.

And Washington state has both LLMDS and LL NDs.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://lyme.kaiserpapers.org/oregon.html

Lyme Disease in Oregon

The Kaiser Papers – not by or from Kaiser Insurance but about how doctors in Oregon - & insurance companies in general - deal with lyme inquiries

Also gives background regarding lack of lyme assessment / treatment in general, regardless of one’s insurance coverage.

OREGON SUPPORT GROUPS listed at BOTTOM OF PAGE


http://lyme.kaiserpapers.org/washington.html

Lyme Disease in Washington

Scroll down for WASHINGTON SUPPORT GROUPS at BOTTOM OF PAGE


On-line support (and to see what others' suggest) through www.LymeDisease.org

http://www.lymedisease.org/resources/referrals.html

LD.org - Doctor Referrals
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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So that you know the kind of expertise required in a doctor who can assess / address lyme and other tick-borne infections -- and be prepared when you are confronted with those who do not know what they should:


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=015508;p=0

Diagnosing Lyme Disease (&/or whatever else is going on)

Other tick-borne infections and other chronic stealth infections - as well as certain conditions that can hold us back - are discussed here. Symptoms lists, etc.


http://www.anapsid.org/lyme/lymeseroneg.html

Reasons for False Negative (Seronegative) Test Results in Lyme Disease


http://publichealthalert.org/uploads/2013_6.pdf

Public Health Alert (PHA) is a newspaper committed to researching and investigating Lyme Disease and other chronic illnesses

Laboratory Tests and Diagnosis for Lyme Disease and Co-infections - June 2013

- by Armin Schwarzbach, M.D., Ph.D. - Five Pages


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=013239;p=0

What is a LLMD? LL ND? What is ILADS?

WHY you need an ILADS "educated" or "minded" Lyme Literate doctor (whether MD or ND, or both) - starting with assessment / evaluation for lyme, OTHER tick-borne diseases, and other chronic stealth infections - and all that goes along for the ride.

Medical "models" explained here, as to differences in the ISDA & ILADS models of assessment & treatment - and exactly why it is so very important to know the differences.
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Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
PM sent for WA (previously sent same information).

You need to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease or its complex treatment!

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are.

Also, 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

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

Maybe they can help.

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

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 Coppertop (Member # 44097) on :
 
OMGosh - we were thinking of moving back to Oregon (our home state), but now I doubt we will.
 


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