LymeNet Flash: KY Dr. Needed

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Posted by lukesmom9808 (Member # 47214) on :

I haven't been diagnosed yet but had a tick bite in May. I have several symptoms that keep getting worse and no insurance until January. I need help.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for IN.

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. I don't know of any in KY.

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/KentuckyLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):

www.lyme-aware.org/kentucky.html
www.kentuckyindianalymesupport.org

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

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a 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

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Make an appointment now, because it can take months to be seen by an LLMD.

Posted by Rene (Member # 4870) on :

We would love to meet you at our Support Group that meets on the third Thursday of every month in Louisville. You can find our website at KentuckyIndianaLyme Support .org. If you need more doctors names please let me know. We are here to help.
Tondia