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Posted by Otr87 (Member # 46125) on :
 
I Am looking for llmd who is familiar with alternative protocols

I was seeing a Lyme friendly primary who treated me for a few months with doxy didn't really get much better but he doesn't want to treat me anymore because my liver enzymes were elevated and finally normalized once i took a 1 month break. My liver enzymes have been elevated since my symptoms started so i personally feel the Lyme was messing with my liver he is afraid that once i restart antibiotics my liver enzymes will again increase so he wants me to see a specialist who has more expertise and options at his disposal which i am glad about because i was not really getting better with him.

He recommended i see dr. H but from what i see he is very expensive and has very long waiting list i am looking for an alternative who can help me and is familiar with alternative protocols just in case my liver can't handle antibiotics

I have a Lot of neurological symptoms such as head pressure, tingling in head, whole body vibrating constantly, balance issues eye twitching, numbness on face, eyes feel. Numb foot numbness, arms numb, muscle twitching, leg pain and numbness along with some physical symptoms such as Ankle pain, leg cramps pain my worse symptoms are my balance and the body vibrations and head pressure with tingling sensations in head,

Anyone familar with dr. S in ct i hear mostly good about him and he is reasonable i hear but was wondering if he is familar and open to alternative protocols
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for CT.

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

A LLMD is one who has treated Lyme disease and the co-infections which come with it for many years and has gotten patients well. A good one will follow Dr. B's Guidelines, the "gold standard" for Lyme treatment.

Here is a link for them:

http://www.lymenet.org/BurrGuide200810.pdf

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

I don't know of a Dr. S in CT. Contact the CT Lyme Support Groups I listed below. They would know better.

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?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

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:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ConnecticutLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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

Btw - please break up your posts into 2-3 sentence paragraphs, as there are people on Lymenet who cannot read large blocks of text due to neurological problems from Lyme. Thanks.
 
Posted by cbailey (Member # 46136) on :
 
could someone please PM me the LLMD in CT?
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
cbailey - I already sent you that info.
 


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