LymeNet Flash: need LLMD in St. Louis, mo

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Posted by swk5sons (Member # 45694) on :

My 17y/o granddaughter has been suffering for almost 3 years now. Both her dad and I have been researching her symptoms and come to the conclusion it's Lymes. Been to numerous Drs, many tests and hosp. stays with no relief. Her latest Dr. indicated that finding a LLMD might help her. They live in Al. but St. Louis is family home. tks

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for MO.

Your granddaughter needs 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. She needs 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?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

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

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

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you:
www.lyme-aware.org/missouri.html

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

Dr. H, the top LLMD, 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. Check the local library or buy it used on Amazon.

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

Btw - please break up your posts into 2-3 sentence paragraphs, as there are people on Lymenet who cannot read large blocks of text due to neurological problems from Lyme. Thanks.