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Topic: Seeking LLMD in Oregon

bowsies1
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Currently live in Eugene, OR and am seeking a Lyme literate doctor in Oregon or Washington. Thank you.

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Siciliano
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Welcome!

We are happy to have you. I sent you a private message (pm), click on the flashing envelope. [Smile]

Also, check out our great "Medical Questions" forum where you can ask all the questions you might have and our wonderful, knowledgeable members will answer them. Just read some of the threads and you'll see just how informative they are!

We also have the General Support forum that you should check out too! [Big Grin]

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I'm sorry but I am no longer accepting any private messages due to my own battle with lyme.

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Keebler
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Sorry to say, there are no LLMDs in Oregon. The state medical board wants it that way and has worked very hard against lyme education for doctors. They especially discount chronic lyme in this state and have never heard of other tick-borne infections.

For LLMDs, patients usually travel to California or to the Seattle area.

However, there are couple of ILADS-trained LL ND (naturopathic doctors). That's a good thing. Be aware that any ND you see should be ILADS-educated, so contact the OLDN group below for details on good choices.

Many NDs want to get the body stronger, thinking the body will then take care of matters. Yes, support is absolutely vital - but not nearly enough - for lyme, not by a long shot.

While well-meaning, just as with many MDs, most NDs are just not educated enough about the serious and complex nature of lyme and co. It takes someone who has a great deal of specific education in this area and knows the science behind lyme, etc.

Having read ILADS' research, attending conferences, getting to know other LL doctors, etc. all makes a big difference.

There are also several active support groups around the state. Contact this group for details:

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http://oregonlyme.org

OLDN: Oregon Lyme Disease Network

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Also check out:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OLDN/

OLDN - Yahoo web forum / bulletin board

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http://www.lymedisease.org/

California Lyme Disease Association (CALDA) is a non-profit corporation acting as the central voice for all tick-borne disease issues. An excellent website for anyone in any state.
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Keebler
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Other basic sites regarding lyme education:
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www.ilads.org

ILADS

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www.igenex.com

IGENEX - for testing of tick-borne infections

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http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/

LYME DISEASE ASSOCIATION

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www.turnthecorner.org

TURN THE CORNER FOUNDATION

is a leading fundraising organization for Lyme disease research, education and awareness.
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Keebler
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Since I live in Oregon and know the hardship with finding LL doctors, I want to be sure you have basic details. Be sure to see Dr. Burrascano's guidelines so you have an idea of what is involved.

The LL NDs (naturpathic doctors) in Oregon can also prescribe certain pharamaceuticals and there is an ILADS-educated LL NDs in your area. The OLDN site can connect you.

Links below are to compare and contrast the work of authors regarding some of the most common complementary or integrative paths. Note that many still incorporate antibiotics.

This is not at all a complete list . . . just a start.

It's far easier to have a LL doctor with lots of experience so that you don't have to do all the homework. Suggestions here are, in no way, intended to take the place of a good LL doctor. This is for patient education and also to serve as a basis for discussion with your LL ND if you treat locally &/or with a LLMD if you go out of state.

Some have both a local LLND and an out-of-state LLMD.

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www.lymeinfo.net/alt.html

LYME DISEASE ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

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http://www.webshopemporium.com/lymeandco-infectionAlternativeTreatments.htm

Alternative Treatments for Lyme Disease and Co-Infections

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http://www.lymepa.org/html/dr__j__burrascano_september_20_0.html

Burrascano's Powerpoint SLIDE presentation 9-20-08

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http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/B_guidelines_12_17_08.pdf

Advanced Topics in Lyme Disease (Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses

Dr. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines (2008) - 37 pages

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As important as any supplements, sections regarding self-care:

Go to page 27 for SUPPORTIVE THERAPY & the CERTAIN ABSOLUTE RULES

and also pages 31-32 for advice on a safe, non-aerobic exercise plan and physical rehabilitation.

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This is included in Burrascano's Guidelines, but you may want to be able to refer to it separately, too:

http://www.lymepa.org/Nutritional_Supplements.pdf

** Nutritional Supplements in Disseminated Lyme Disease **

J.J. Burrascano, Jr., MD (2008) - Four pages

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http://www.lymeinducedautism.com/images/Lymewhat_is_it_part_3,_LIA.pdf

LYME DISEASE Considerations in Diagnosis and Management

June 26, 2008 Lyme-Autism Connection Conference

125 pages - Powerpoint presentation

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By the same author as above, Chapter 1 from the book "Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment"

http://www.lymebook.com/steven-harris

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http://www.amazon.com/Insights-Into-Lyme-Disease-Treatment/dp/0982513801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272566632&sr=1-1

Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies

Connie Strasheim (Author), Maureen Mcshane M.D. (Foreword), Thirteen Lyme-Literate Doctors (Contributor)

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http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/LymeProtocolOct09.pdf

A Treatment Guide: Lyme and other Chronic Infections - by DK, MD, PhD

October 2009 - 87 pages

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http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/popups/PC1.html

Online Radio Interview

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www.lyme-disease-research-database.com/lymenutritionfile1_files/Integrated-Approach-DAN.pdf

HEALING LYME DISEASE: An Integrated Approach to Curing Chronic Infection by DAK, M.D. (2004)

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It's very important to have this book as a reference tool for self-care and support measures. It answers so many questions in detail that is impossible here on the forum.

http://tinyurl.com/6lq3pb (through Amazon)

THE LYME DISEASE SOLUTION (2008)- by KS, MD

You can read more about it here and see customer reviews.

Web site: www.lymedoctor.com

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http://tinyurl.com/5vnsjg

Book: Healing Lyme: Natural Healing And Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis And Its Coinfections - by Stephen Harrod Buhner

Website: http://planetthrive.com/2009/08/buhner-healing-lyme-program/

Forum: http://planetthrive.com/category/experts/buhner/

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Familiar with Buhner's work:

http://watercourse-way.com/lyme.html

Natural Healing for Lyme Disease

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http://tinyurl.com/5drx94

Lyme Disease and Modern Chinese Medicine - by Dr. QingCai Zhang, MD & Yale Zhang

web site: try www.sinomedresearch.org and use "clinic" and then "clinic" for the passwords or call Hepapro through www.hepapro.com

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http://www.dancingviolets.com/media/pdf/LymeDisease.pdf

Lyme Disease and Co-infections: Clinical Overview - by Rebecca Snow, MS, RH, (AHG), CNS, LDN

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http://www.steveclarknd.com/LymeDisease.htm

Your Path to Wellness - Lyme disease (by Steve Clark, ND)

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RAIN-TREE (Amazon Rain Forest focus)

(800) 780-5902; email: [email protected]

Main site: http://www.rain-tree.com

Best to also read the book: Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs -- by Leslie Taylor, ND - available at their site.

Customer reviews of this book can be read through this link over at Amazon (BOOKS): http://tinyurl.com/ye5bxqw

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http://www.rain-tree.com/spiro-extract.htm

SPIRO Extract (from RAIN-TREE)

A synergistic formula of 6 rainforest botanicals which are traditionally used in South America for syphilis (a type of spirochete bacteria) and other bacterial conditions.* This product was featured in an article by the Health Sciences Institute (see page 4).

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http://www.kroegerherb.com/index.php/products/combinations_product/2446

SPK Formula� (Formerly Spiro Kete�)

Ingredients: Nettle leaf, Yerba santa, Goldenrod, Monolaurin, Tobacco leaf. Other Ingredients: Vegetarian source capsule.

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www.townsendletter.com/FebMar2006/lyme0206.htm

February/March 2006

BIOCHEMISTRY OF LYME DISEASE: BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SPIROCHETE / CYST

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Methods mentioned in the article above:

http://www.beatinglymedisease.blogspot.com

http://www.hansacenter.com

Book & Author's Blog: Beating Lyme Disease by David Jernigan

And, the personal link posted above by Gary:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/89968

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COWDEN PROTOCOL combination tinctures are not included here. That's easily found through Google.

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RIFE MACHINE

http://www.lymebook.com/lyme-disease-rife-machines-bryan-rosner

Book: Lyme Disease and Rife Machines by Bryan Rosner

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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/88778

RIFE Support Discussion Thread

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See the "Secondary Porphyria" post first.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/91842?

PORPHYRIA Thread

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LIVER SUPPORT LINKS are 3/4 of the way down the page here:

Specific for LYME patients - lots of details about ears and what can help:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=065801

Topic: TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links - including HYPERACUSIS
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LymeAware
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26195

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PM sent with information on NDs in Oregon.

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