I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease a little over a year ago. I believe that I had been misdiagnosed for many years prior to that. Unfortunately the doctor who diagnosed me believes that a few weeks of doxycycline handles everything. I've found that to not be true. Please assist me with finding a Lyme Literate Doctor in my area that will accept my medical coverage. I live in Marshalls Creek PA which is geographically close to East Stroudsburg PA. I have AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast for medical coverage. I am also an Honorably Discharged U S Coast Guard Veteran. [email protected] Thank You and Be Blessed One and All
Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :
Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for PA.
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.
Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. 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":
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. Also ask about your insurance.
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