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Posted by Junegal (Member # 15533) on :

I have been on a roller coaster ride for 1.5 years with my CFS/EBV and not getting any better, actually getting worse over here. I got in with an LLMD (due to a cancellation) very quickly.

I am mostly nervous about leaving something out. I have a 3-page sheet of info about my history/symptoms as well as my doctor's reports over the past 1.5 years. I also have my printout from my pharmacy of the timeline of the 22 antiobitics I have taken in the past 1.5 years. I keep telling the doctors that I basically cannot get out of bed without antibiotics, ironically Biaxin and Clindamyacin are my 'drugs of choice' to treat my CFS. Looking back *now* it is all starting to come together. Anyway... I *think* I have my ducks in a row with all of this paperwork but I can't be certain.

I am also worried about laying out this amount of money (it is a LOT for us to afford) if I get the same response from her as I got for the past 1.5 years. Basically CFS/EBV, just deal with it. I need my life back and I will be really really upset if I pay all this money and this is just another regular visit, no different than most of the other 10 doctor's I've seen. I hope it is different and there are answers for me. Please keep your fingers crossed for me.

I just got two + bands on Quest 3 weeks ago so I know I am most fortunate to be getting in with an LLMD so soon, I just want this to be the end of the line, where she says "A-HA! Yes, I can help you regain your life" I am in my 30s and need a life again.

Gotta get ready to leave. So nervous. Wish me luck!!!!!

Posted by njlymemom (Member # 15088) on :

wishing you lots of luck today

try to stay calm, you can communicate better to

the llmd that way

i know it is difficult

you will be in good hands today

let us know how it turned out

will be sending you the best wishes possible

[group hug]

Posted by mtree (Member # 14305) on :

thinking of you June...

let us know how you make out....

[hi]

mtree

Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :

Good luck to you. I know it can be nerve racking, going to your first appointment, but if it's like most of us, it's a RELIEF to finally find a doctor that UNDERSTANDS our symptoms.

Please keep us posted on how it goes.

Cathy

Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :

Wow. Two positive bands with Quest! [Eek!]

I only got one from them and I have Lyme.

Good luck with your appt. There is always tons to take in.

Let us know how it goes, okay?

Hugs,

Geneal

Posted by lea (Member # 15593) on :

Hi Junegal, I feel exactly the same.

I have my first appointment on Monday with an LLMD, and I am worried I will be dismissed just like I have in the past.

This whole experience has made me leary of doctors.

Hopefully it went well for you.

Keep us updated!