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Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :

Please, I need contact info for Dr. J in CT!!!
(phone, location.)

I posted about a friend of mine who has a very sick 13 year old. At 11, she had a tick and a bull's eye. Was treated w/ abx. for 2 weeks. A week later had swollen knee, was treated for 2 years as ped. arthritis patient w/ steriods.

I suggested Dr. C in PA, pediatric LLMD and the mom made an appt. - 9 mo. wait list.

Three weeks ago the girl weighed 57lbs, today 50lbs. Her mom says her daughter is disappearing. She doesn't want to eat. She doesn't ask questions any more. She must be carried everywhere, she must be fed, wiped, everything.

Please help! There is little time!!!

Also, the mom is a single mom, was let go from her job 3 weeks ago (downsizing) and insurance runs out next Wednesday. Any ideas?

Posted by gatorade girl (Member # 24896) on :

I pmed you.

Posted by mbroderick (Member # 5220) on :

I tried to send some names of Pediatric LLMD's but YOUR MAILBOX IS FULL! If you would send me a private message, I'll respond with the information.

Thanks!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

OMG!! I will pray! This is horrible and the medical world just sits by and watches this happen!

[cussing]

Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :

Thank you, Lymetoo. Please pray for the girl and her mom too. We all need to pray without ceasing for this little one!

Posted by bill+1 (Member # 24446) on :

I to will pray for all of you . I sure hope things inprove soon. BILL

Posted by Siciliano (Member # 15920) on :

I sent you a long pm!

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

More than prayer - we need some action - can folks figure out how to get this kid some immediate medical help?

Posted by eyedoc (Member # 26647) on :

I've been doing research. Unfortunately many doctors are treating Lymes as other diseases and STEROIDS are CONTRAINDICATED in Lymes because it reduces the immune response and the body heals slower while causing more problems with Lymes. They need to get her off the steroids!!! Here is a great article to read http://autoimmunityresearch.org/lyme-disease/
All the best for this little girl.

Posted by jwick25 (Member # 15190) on :

This is horrible. I hope that this young girl gets the medical attention she requires.

Warmest thoughts to this girl, her family and friends.

Hopefully, action has been taken.

All the best.