I've recently heard about a young girl of 24, who lives in FL, and is working with a doctor by the name of Dr. D
Please help.. and if there are reputable doctors in FL.. not sure what city yet.. but please help!?!?!? thanks, lisa
(deleting doctor's last name and info per Terms and Conditions below)
[ 05-07-2016, 04:14 PM: Message edited by: Lymetoo ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- No. that website you had posted, he is not a LLMD, not even an MD. He is not treating lyme, only offering support methods. The money you described required up front, $10K is a major red flag. As she seems interested in a comprehensive approach . . . .
When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods, because lyme is so very complex & unique, as are possible coinfections:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL ND (lyme literate naturopathic doctor) (or similar) who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine from an ACCREDITED institution -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present, and has completed the ILADS Physician Training Program (see: www.ilads.org )
so they really know all they can about the science of lyme . . . how lyme (& other TBD) act and what we can do about that in various ways. Proper ASSESSMENT of not just lyme but coinfectoins is vital. Someone trained by ILADS is best to assess.
Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics (depending upon the licensing laws in their state). Some LLMDs and LL NDs have good working relationships.
When possible, it's great to have both a LLMD and LL ND and even better when they have a long-standing professional relationship.
For those considering complementary support methods / or other avenues entirely:
Herbal Safety considerations & reference books; etc.
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
knowing which methods offer assertive & direct impact, which are only support and which are both. And when to use what, how to combine, & when to step back.
You can compare and contrast many approaches with links to articles, books, methods . . . -
[ 05-07-2016, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- smileynot,
You might suggest to your friend that she get these books. It will illuminate the need to be direct in treatment for infections while also including the key support methods. They will also help her better understand the overall total approach that a proper LL doctor would be taking.
Another excellent and well respected LLMD, book, website, etc. New book due out soon, yet his first one is still excellent.
And, the best LL master herbalist who has many books about lyme and coinfections is Stephen Harrod Buhner. His books are full of exceptional detail. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Some suggestions for LLMD in Florida?
I hope you will get some good suggestions. Good of you to be looking out for her. -
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