LymeNet Flash: Seeking a LYME specialty Doctor in DC Metro Area

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Posted by fadieidi (Member # 45953) on :

Please send me LLMD's in Maryland, DC Or Virginia. I have been unsuccessful contacting one through other resources. I appreciate your help and any details you can provide.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for VA, MD & DC.

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?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

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

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

Maybe they can help.

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

www.lyme-aware.org/maryland.html

www.natcaplyme.org

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

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

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 TF (Member # 14183) on :

I sent you a name and lots of information.

Posted by WPinVA (Member # 33581) on :

There is also a wonderful Lyme support and advocacy organization in the DC area. I hope it's ok to post their contact info here:

www.natcaplyme.org

Contact them and ask for recommendations on doctors. That's how I found my LLMD!