LymeNet Flash: Nebraska LLMD needed!

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Posted by Ksoup798 (Member # 46322) on :

I need an LLMD in the Midwest. If I could have a few options, that would be great. I have tried several doctors and no one is taking new patients. Thanks!

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for IA & MO.

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!

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. None in Nebraska.

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?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/NebraskaLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources (including Support Group info):
www.lyme-aware.org/nebraska.html

Note: there are none listed for Nebraska in Lymenet Support Groups in the link given below.

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

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