LymeNet Home LymeNet Home Page LymeNet Flash Discussion LymeNet Support Group Database LymeNet Literature Library LymeNet Legal Resources LymeNet Medical & Scientific Abstract Database LymeNet Newsletter Home Page LymeNet Recommended Books LymeNet Tick Pictures Search The LymeNet Site LymeNet Links LymeNet Frequently Asked Questions About The Lyme Disease Network LymeNet Menu

LymeNet on Facebook

LymeNet on Twitter




The Lyme Disease Network receives a commission from Amazon.com for each purchase originating from this site.

When purchasing from Amazon.com, please
click here first.

Thank you.

LymeNet Flash Discussion
Dedicated to the Bachmann Family

LymeNet needs your help:
LymeNet 2020 fund drive


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations.

LymeNet Flash Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply
my profile | directory login | register | search | faq | forum home

  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» LymeNet Flash » Questions and Discussion » Medical Questions » Sofy / Dr K in CT

 - UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!    
Author Topic: Sofy / Dr K in CT
winsomme
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5623

Icon 1 posted      Profile for winsomme     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Sofy

You mentioned in another post that you are seeing Dr K in CT.

i am going to be seeing him soon, and was wondering if you could tell me a little about your experiences with him.

What treatment does he have you on, and what other types of treatments do you think he will try in the future?

also, what kind of testing has he done?

i am very hopeful about him because he has gotten very good recommendations from others on this list and most of my symptoms are neurological in nature.

thanks
bill


Posts: 127 | From MA | Registered: May 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
andie-ws
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6116

Icon 1 posted      Profile for andie-ws     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Hey guys:

Dr K. (neuro llmd) in CT is one of JC's docs.

What info can I help you with?

peace and prayers,
andie


Posts: 278 | From weston,ct.usa | Registered: Aug 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
bysunrise
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 1876

Icon 1 posted      Profile for bysunrise     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Hi Andie:

I understand that Dr. K had an article in Newsweek regarding Immunuglobulin. Has JC been offered this; and, is it done at home or in the office?

thank you
best,
lea


Posts: 145 | From NE | Registered: Nov 2001  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Lymelighter
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5310

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Lymelighter     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
The Immunuglobulin approach is puzzling. Is the methodology behind the treatment to strengthen the immune system to eradicate the bb, or supress an immune response to the bb?

The Newsweek article said "K used an experimental regimen of intravenous immunoglobulins (naturally occurring antibodies) to tame her overzealous immune system."

Doesn't this statement assume that Lyme symptoms are being caused by the immune response, not the bb? If this is the case, why don't Steroids, which tame the immune system, have a beneficial effect? Needless to say, they've harmed many Lymies.

I've heard mixed reviews about the efficacy of this ex$pensive treatment for Lyme.

[This message has been edited by Lymelighter (edited 13 September 2004).]


Posts: 1010 | From Mars | Registered: Feb 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
   

Quick Reply
Message:

HTML is not enabled.
UBB Code� is enabled.

Instant Graemlins
   


Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
 - Printer-friendly view of this topic
Hop To:


Contact Us | LymeNet home page | Privacy Statement

Powered by UBB.classic™ 6.7.3


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:

The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey
907 Pebble Creek Court, Pennington, NJ 08534 USA


| Flash Discussion | Support Groups | On-Line Library
Legal Resources | Medical Abstracts | Newsletter | Books
Pictures | Site Search | Links | Help/Questions
About LymeNet | Contact Us

© 1993-2020 The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Use of the LymeNet Site is subject to Terms and Conditions.