LymeNet Flash: Northern VA/DC Area Holistic Dr Needed

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Posted by mmr (Member # 45442) on :

Hi. Really looking for help. Was diagnosed in 2012. Was on antibiotics for 10 months - made me super sick. Lyme is back in full force. Now have candida. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Desperately looking for a good holistic doctor that can help. Thank you so much for your help!!!

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet!

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!

They are far and few between, unfortunately. 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 to see a LLMD by doing this.

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/VirginiaLyme/info

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DistrictofColumbiaLyme/info

Maybe they can help. They would probably know better.

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

www.natcaplyme.org

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/Virginia/

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/DistrictOfColombia/

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

Read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Get it at your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

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

Posted by Igor's mom (Member # 29191) on :

I see Dr. L in MD who is an MDand LLMD and uses supps as well as abx; pm me if you want more info