To convince our Dr(s) to give my partner IV meds, I charted 30 of the most significant symptoms for both her and myself on an Microsoft Excel chart, over almost 3 months. Walking the printouts into the Dr is what got her the IV treatment, as they were prepared to use the charts in giving a clinical diagnosis. The charts also showed the immediate decline in symptoms as the IV began to work. She had chronic Nuro-Lyme, and it was gone at the end of the IV treatment.
I'd be happy to email the file of the completed charts to anyone who feels they could utilize them by putting in their own data to convince their own Dr.
Of course I have removed our names, but have left the data so that the charts stay in tact until you put your own data in. When printed off and put in a nice presentation binder, they were very convincing for the Dr, and I haven't heard of any other patients doing the same thing. I am aware that you can track your symptoms on a couple of web sites but this will give you a print-out that should impress your Dr.
It is a simple MS Excel file which I could email to anyone who feels they would help them get treatment. Just send me a personal message and it'll be in your inbox before you know it.
God Bless... Cheers, Paul
[ 08. March 2007, 04:53 PM: Message edited by: KiwiLife ]
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Is this the only place you posted this info?? People don't come to this forum very much as it is only for Seeking Doctors.
You might post it in Medical if you haven't already.
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Thanks for trying to help others!! Posted by KiwiLife (Member # 11285) on :
Hello,
That's great advice - I'll post it in 'medical' if that is where you feel most folks would see it.
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