LymeNet Flash: Pennsylvania LLMD needed

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Posted by gmk035 (Member # 44657) on :

I am an adult who has tested positive (and simultaneously negative) for Lyme.

I was treated for 30 days with antibiotics, during which my health improved significantly.

Unfortunately, the symptoms are returning, but my current doctor seems unwilling to administer additional tests or treatment for Lyme.

Can you please recommend a LLMD in Pennsylvania?

Thanks,
G

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for PA.

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

Also, 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 to see a LLMD by doing this.

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

Maybe they can help.

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

Read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Get it at your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

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