LymeNet Flash: Connecticut Dr?

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Posted by rj123456789 (Member # 49388) on :

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a good Lyme Dr. in CT? I have been on a natural treatment with a NP (Dr. H) who specializes in Lyme for 2 months but just want a second opinion (treatment options) and things set up in case the NP does not work. I did not decide to go the antibiotic route 1st since I've had it for a long time. I know one person who has seen Dr. S?

Thanks!!

**editing out doctor's town**

[ 12-02-2016, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: Robin123 ]

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for CT.

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

LLMDs are far and few between, unfortunately. 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 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/ConnecticutLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

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

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

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 http://www.veoh.com/m/watch.php?v=v21055812yWtmpgB8

Btw - I know you are new to Lymenet, but please break up your posts into 2-3 sentence paragraphs, as there are people on Lymenet who cannot read large blocks of text due to neurological problems from Lyme.

To do that, click the pencil/paper icon, make your changes, then click "Edit Post". Thanks.

Posted by rj123456789 (Member # 49388) on :

HI, Thank you for the information!