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Posted by cowChaser93 (Member # 44643) on :
 
Hi all. I was diagnosed with neurological lyme disease some years ago and have been in treatment since then. Unfortunately my current doctor (who I credit with saving my life, or at the very least providing me with some quality of life again) is facing some challenges and may not be practicing in the near future. I was hoping for a referral to a LLMD in Vermont, Massachusetts, or really anywhere in New England/upstate New York seeing as Ive been driving 5+ hours to see my current doctor.

Thank you to those who tirelessly provide information and support for other patients on these boards. It is people like you that give me hope despite the adversity created by this disease and those in the medical community who fail to understand it.
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for NH, NY & MA.

I don't know of any in VT.

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!

They're far and few between, unfortunately. You need to go where they are.

Most LLMDs do not accept insurance due to the politics surrounding this horrible disease. Read poster TF's explanation, "Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance":

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000005

When calling for an appointment, ask if they have 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/statenamelyme

Maybe they can help.

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

www.lyme-aware.org/new-york.html
www.empirestatelymediseaseassociation.org

www.lyme-aware.org/massachusetts.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 ldr2013 (Member # 40311) on :
 
The is a fantastic Lyme Literate doctor in southern Vermont. She has a crucial role in the Vermont legislature trying to pass Lyme disease laws. If you want her name send a message to my email:[email protected]
 


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