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Posted by warriorwoman (Member # 47521) on :

i need a llmd near me ive had the western blot positive IgG 18 41 58 ive been extremely sick for about 7 or 8 months seeing a nuerologist for possible ms diagnosis it was like pulling a tooth just to get tested for lyme around here please help me

Posted by poppy (Member # 5355) on :

private message sent

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I'll be back tomorrow... not too many choices in TN.

Here is some info on Lyme:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/88555

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent with info for other states.

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.

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 you call for an appointment, ask if there are 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/TennesseeLyme/info

Maybe they can help you.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups):
http://whatislyme.com/websites-and-support-groups-by-state/

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

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

Also 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

[ 03-14-2016, 02:33 PM: Message edited by: hopingandpraying ]