As for the LLMD not accepting insurance, I was very put off by that. It seems to be a common practice amongst some of our local LLMDs. It s.....ks in my opinion. Imagine what that IV would cost if it were not for your IDMD????

Anyway, yes the combo works and is not dangerous. You may not feel great at first but, it could get you to a better place.

And you're right about LLMD's. EXPENSIVE and not covered. Fortunately I do have the ID doc, who is good, despite the stigma on this board.

I have to respectfully disagree with you. If the LLMDs accepted insurance there would be a more accurate record of just how many cases of LD are actually being treated. It might wake up the CDC.

I, personally, think it is elitist and arrogant for some of the top MDs in this field to not accept insurance. It makes it very difficult for those on Medicaide and those of us who are not wealthy. I could never ever have afforded my LD treatment without insurance coverage.

Ruffy: I have been labeled a troll for questioning those who call IDMDs "ducks". It is a generalization that does not fit all MDs. I can name a couple of LLMDs, right here in CT, who are truly ducks who have taken advantage of patients financially. It is apalling in my opinion. But, I won't name them. And, I won't generalize about any category of MD being ducklike. I think we all can get the treatment we need by finding a good MD, of various specialties, who is willing to treat aggressively, willing to listen to us, and is educated in the ILADS Guidelines. In case some haven't noticed, many of us are still unwell, despite years of tx, using the guidelines. So, who has the cure? Not the LLMDS, not the IDMS, not anyone yet. A good Doc and an open mind is what we need to get through this.

Sorry for the tangent, but this topic always ruffles my feathers. Otherwise, I am a relatively sane, good humored person. And, I am NOT a troll.

Am on my way to a brain MRI so I am a bit edgy this morning - not too happy inside the tube.