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Kinda prefer a "regular" doc, not one pushing acupuncture or bizarre goofy diets, etc.
ND (or NP) OK, as long as they are familiar with mainstream treatments. DO would likely be ideal, but that might be wishing for too much......
Thanks.
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- IF a brand new bite -- or a brand new illness following a very recent bite, you might (though unlikely) find a doctor who might be able to know enough about diagnostics and, if indicated,
might help to a degree. But, most likely, they would not address the cyst form and to treat lyme with just an antibiotic can set one up for chronic lyme. Other TBD (tick borne diseases) need to be assessed, too. Lyme rarely travels alone (sigh!).
Why that is and what you need to know about combination treatment even just for lyme, early on:
There are no Lyme Literate MDs in Oregon. Oregon doctors are fiercely opposed to even the idea of lyme, much less adequate treatment. The Oregon Medical Board keeps a very tight reign and just won't "allow" talk of lyme.
Still, ask at your area lyme support group for personal experiences.
If you want a "regular" doc as in an MD, DO or even an NP, you'll have to go out of state.
However, there are a couple LL NDs who are ILADS educated in Oregon.
An ND is a naturopathic doctor. Not all know about lyme (or know enough) so be sure anyone you see is ILADS educated, and beyond.
They will advise a wise diet (good proteins, complex carbs and good fats) . . . but not "goofy or bizarre" and they will not "push" acupuncture, although if they are certified it can be very helpful. Still, that would be your choice. Just talk to them up front.
NDs in Oregon can prescribe "mainstream" Rx and if an ILADS educated LL ND, they will also know about the ILADS protocol ranges for all the TBD (tick borne diseases) that can come from a tick bite.
On line support for CALIFORNIA. Many from Oregon go there to see a LLMD. -
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- In addition to the Southern Oregon Support Group link in the Kaiser Papers above (to locate a LLMD or LL ND) as you may have some questions about the range of practice for a LL ND, see detail here:
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