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I am seeking an LLMD in Vermont (Burlington). However, I have limited insurance coverage in Vermont and might need to go to NY (Albany area) for treatment, so I am looking for an LLMD there as well.
I tested positive for Lyme in July, 2015 but since then have experienced continued symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc...
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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for upstate NY & NH.
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.
Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are. I don't know of any in VT.
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":
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Hey Sandfox- nice name...
If you go to www.MarylandLyme.org and look at the menu on your left you will see DOCTOR REFERRALS.
You can find Lyme treating health care professionals there, listed by state. It also has links to help you find alternative doctors, chiropractors, specialists in Morgellons and MTHFR.
Some may take insurance, some don't.
You will see some are listed as having phone or Skype follow up appointments which may help you.
The Lyme Doc site also has listings for good labs, links to find a naturopathic doctor, acupuncture and oriental medicine doctors too.
Also, here is a "Help For You" page that, if needed, may help with the cost of labs, provide free or reduced priced medications, grants to assist those under 25 with Lyme related costs, free cell phones and more.
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