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new to lyme. Looking for a practitioner who knows what they are doing
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Keebler
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- Welcome to Lymenet,though, so sorry for why you are here, of course. And, as well, it appears you've already figured out that most MDs in Oregon have no clue about lyme or worse - discount it entirely. It's a serious problem and one that has been calculated against the patients. Sadly.
However,
There are some good connections that you can make to find a very good LL ND - maybe in your area or within a couple hours' drive.
You might also consider going out of state to find a LLMD, as some have both out of state LLMD and in state LL ND. Some do ok with a LL ND - yet it will take time to sort it all out.
Much depends on how long one has been ill and how many tick borne infections are in the mix.
Sadly, there are zero LLMDs in Oregon. It's "not allowed" by the Oregon Medical Board.
There are several good ILADS educated LL NDs in Oregon. And there may be a few MDs who are trying help in ways they can - just remember that experience matters greatly. Contact:
This is the program you want any MD or ND to have completed to know they are LL. The state groups will likely have names for you and you might also contact ILADS to see if they could give you some ideas. -
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- For an overview of what to expect in a good LL ND:
When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods, because lyme is so very complex & unique, as are possible coinfections:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL ND (lyme literate naturopathic doctor) (or similar) who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present, and has completed the ILADS Physician Training Program (see: www.ilads.org )
so they really know all they can about the science of lyme . . . how lyme (& other TBD) act and what we can do about that in various ways. Proper ASSESSMENT of not just lyme but coinfectoins is vital. Someone trained by ILADS is best to assess.
Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics (depending upon the licensing laws in their state). Some LLMDs and LL NDs have good working relationships.
When possible, it's great to have both a LLMD and LL ND and even better when they have a long-standing professional relationship.
For those considering complementary support methods / or other avenues entirely:
Herbal Safety considerations & reference books; etc.
BOOKS - Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
knowing which methods offer assertive & direct impact, which are only support and which are both. And when to use what, how to combine, & when to step back.
You can compare and contrast many approaches with links to articles, books, methods . . .
BODY WORK methods / links (and why anyone who works on your spine MUST be LL to the degree they at least know to never suddenly twist neck or spine. Never. Ever - not if there is inflammation in the spine with active infection. And that we should never be advised to do neck / head / shoulder stands.) -
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