LymeNet Flash: Texas Lyme Dr Needed

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Posted by mikkizee73 (Member # 46324) on :

Evening,

Diagnosed with Lyme by an Infectious Disease Dr @2 years ago after a 6mo case of Mono...gave up on her and my GP a long time ago.

I have to find someone to help me. There has to be something.

Obviously, I will travel if needed.

Thanks -
M

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for TX.

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

LLMDs are far and few between, unfortunately. 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?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/TexasLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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

Btw - you should not use your real name on Lymenet because this is a public forum with all sorts of people on it. Read the following link which explains why:

"Please Do Not Post Your Real Name"
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Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :

Sent you a name and lots of information.

Welcome to LymeNet! Good for you for asking for a doctor here. Now, you can start making progress treating this horrendous disease.

We will help you here all we can.

Posted by Cnmccarthy (Member # 46415) on :

I am trying to seek a LLMD that is better than the one I am seeing now. I need more options than antibiotics. Just want a second opinion & better treatment. I live in central Texas but my dad lives in Reading, PA so I have options up there as well.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Cnmccarthy - Welcome to Lymenet!

I was going to suggest you write a new post, but I see you have already done so.

PM sent for TX, PA & MD.