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Posted by nika (Member # 6779) on :
 
Hi,
I'm posting for a friend who has moved to Lenox, MA. She was treated in DC for multiple TBD's several years ago. Has since moved to MA. Her symptoms have never really gone away. I'm hoping to find her a doctor within reasonable driving distance from Lenox. Thanks,
Nika
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
PM sent for CT.

Your friend needs 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. She needs 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, have her 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/MassachusettsLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is an excellent source of information.

Have her read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Get it at the local library or buy it used on Amazon.

Also view "Under Our Skin" for free on www.hulu.com
 


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