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msariess
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Member # 7713

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HI All, after getting a CDC positive on the Western Blot (Igm & Igg).. my HMO wants to send me to university of Michigan for testing and treatment plan...

Any one have experience with U of M??? This would be with an ID doc. I'm really, really leery of this appointment! I'm afraid they will test me with a sub-standard lab and then refuse to tx me.

Give me your opinions & experiences, please!!!!

TIA,

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vitch
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Member # 8094

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I don't know about U of M but universities, in general, are bad on Lyme. ID docs are bad on Lyme. I'd contact the Michigan support groups to ask for help. If possible, I'd also get a LL lawyer.

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Worthless tests & labs, a dangerous vaccine, insurance companies refuse to pay, undertreatment the norm, all about money. MO.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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If you have a positive test, it would be best to not let any dr re-test you. It could mean denial by insurance and, as you said, denial of treatment by an ID. [Most ID's are ducks, so that wouldn't be a great loss.....Forget about HMO's too. UGH!]

I would NOT suggest ANY university for treatment of Lyme. Most, if not ALL universities go by the theory that Lyme is easily treated with 4 wks of abx. Forget it!!

Many folks in the Midwest go to Dr C in Missouri. Go for the best if you want to get well!

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msariess
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Member # 7713

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Thanks for the imput, I cancelled the ID appt today.

(Told them I was going to find another doctor closer to home)

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