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Posted by ihylands (Member # 52695) on :

I've had Lyme since 2006.

Have seen many drs since then, none successful in helping me.

I've moved several times and am now in Boise Idaho.

I need a Dr. That can actually help me get over this.

I'm willing to travel as needed so WA and OR Drs are okay.

Thank you.

Posted by Bartenderbonnie (Member # 49177) on :

Welcome to LymeNet ihylands

Very sorry to hear your many previous doctors did not help you.

Were your previous doctors LLMD’s.
(Lyme Literate Medical Doctors)

Were your previous doctors ILADS trained?
(International Lyme and Associated Disease Society protocols)

You can request LLMD’s through Global Lyme Alliance here;
https://www.globallymealliance.org/lyme-patient-support/find-medical-professional/

You can also request LLMD’s through LivLyme Foundation here;
https://livlymefoundation.org/resources/doctors/

These are simple e-mail formats that you fill out and they will respond with LLMD’s closest to you. It is important that you research each LLMD that is referred to you. To do this, google for patient reviews or join your local Lyme Support Group for member’s experiences with LLMD’s in your area.

Sorry, but I have no LLMD’s listed for Idaho.
But great news you are able to travel, I have LLMD’s in Washington and Oregon.

Sending you a private message for WA and OR.
I also sent you an e-mail contact for the Idaho support group in Boise, Idaho.

Good luck on your new healing journey.

Posted by ihylands (Member # 52695) on :

Thank you!

More details.

My first LLMD was great but quit practice to deal with their own Lyme disease after a year of treating me.

My second LLMD was through a supposedly very reputable clinic that specializes in Lyme. I had one appt with a great Dr and started on a treatment protocol. When I went to schedule my 2nd appt a few months later I was told that Dr was no longer with the clinic and I would have to see a new Dr. Another good LLMD but different treatment ideas and different protocol. Went to schedule my second appt with that Dr and same story, the Dr was no longer with the clinic. I gave up on that clinic and tried to find help elsewhere.

I moved to Idaho in 2019 and haven't been able to find a LLMD in Idaho. Found a Dr through the Functional Medicine clinic in Boise that was not LLMD but specialized in chronic disease and mold etc. Was ok but then same story, Dr left the clinic and I am now left on my own again.

I'm able to treat my Lyme with herbs as symptoms come up, and then stop after they've been gone for a few months. It's an annual cycle.

I'd like to finally just get rid of it.

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for CO & UT.

I don't know of any in Idaho. Contact the Idaho Lyme Support Groups - maybe they can help you.

https://whatislyme.com/lyme-in-idaho/

There was a good LLMD in Seattle, WA but he retired. Don't know of any in Oregon - the climate there was very hostile before for Lyme doctors and I don't know if that has changed.

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.