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Posted by LaniMo (Member # 37384) on :
 
Hi there:

My friend's sister is looking for an LLMD in Arkansas. She's been sick for many years, lived in the Hudson River Valley, and has Lyme-like symptoms but has never been diagnosed.

Thanks in advance for any leads.
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
I sent you some information!
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for MO & IA.

Your friend's sister 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

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. She needs to go where they are. I don't know of any in AR.

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, 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/ArkansasLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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 have her 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

[ 08-26-2015, 12:17 PM: Message edited by: hopingandpraying ]
 
Posted by Zoe (Member # 45457) on :
 
Do not state there are no LLMDs in AR that is not correct. I pm'd LaniMo name of my MD

Zoe
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Then maybe you should share the name with one of us.

Thanks.
 
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
 
Zoe - please send us the name of the LLMD in AR and any additional information you have about him/her i.e. patients reviews, how long treating Lyme, has he/she been able to get many patient well, does this LLMD follow Dr. B's Guidelines (=the "gold standard" for Lyme treatment), etc. We will add it to our lists.

Those of us who voluntarily send out information to help others do not have all the names or are aware of all the LLMDs out there. Some states actually do not have any LLMDs.

We were not aware there was one in AR.

[ 08-26-2015, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: hopingandpraying ]
 


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