LymeNet Flash: In need of doctor

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Posted by kjones (Member # 46552) on :

I desperately need a doctor in Iowa or Illinois or Wisconsin area! Close to Dubuque,Ia. Would be great! Thanks!

[ 08-28-2015, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Robin123 ]

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for IA & WI.

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!

A LLMD is one who has treated Lyme disease and the co-infections which come with it for many years and has gotten patients well. A good one will follow Dr. B's Guidelines, the "gold standard" for Lyme treatment.

Here is a link for them:

http://www.lymenet.org/BurrGuide200810.pdf

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

Also, most LLMDs do not take insurance due to the politics surrounding this disease. Read poster TF's explanation about this:

"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/IowaLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources (including Support Group info):
www.lyme-aware.org/iowa.html

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

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. Check your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

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