LymeNet Flash: Seeking a Lyme Doctor in Washington State

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Posted by Hobbescat (Member # 44793) on :

Hello,
I've just been told my daughter (17) has Lyme disease (been looking out for what's wrong w/her for months now). I am located in Washington state, on the Olympic peninsula. Any recommendations for a good Lyme Disease specialist in my area?

Thanks!!

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Welcome (sorry for the need to be here, though).

There are several ILADS LLMDs and LL NDs in your state

(ND is a naturopathic doctor, not all are LL so be sure if you go to one who is ILADS trained -- also ask if they can prescribe Rx in your state).

I hope someone can send you some specific names. In the meantime, see groups at the end of of this important detail:

http://lyme.kaiserpapers.org/washington.html

Lyme Disease in Washington state

The Kaiser Papers – not by or from Kaiser Insurance but about how doctors / insurance across the board deal with lyme inquiries

Scroll down for WASHINGTON SUPPORT GROUPS at BOTTOM OF PAGE

Also check information here and doctor referrals.

www.lymedisease.org

See the "resource" link to find online support, too.

and what ILADS means: www.ilads.org
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Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for WA.

Your dear daughter needs to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease and its complex treatment!

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are.

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":

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000005

When calling for an appointment, ask if they have any cancellations or a waiting list. Patients have been able to get in sooner by doing this.

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/washingtonlyme

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):
www.lyme-aware.org/washington.html

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is an excellent source of information.

Also read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

View "Under Our Skin" for free on www.hulu.com