Topic: Rough survey on how we are doing with recruiting LLMD's
kam
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I know when I was first dx, there were only 3 LLMD's in CA.
Now, they have much more. How many more I am not sure.
I also know when I moved to AZ we only had one or two LLMD, but now have 3.
Just curious as to how we are doing in other states.
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Dawnee
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Well I know there is finally one in Tennessee... better than none.
seekhelp
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It doesn't sound like a very exciting career with those low marks. It's like trying to sell a foreign car to a Big 3 Executive.
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Well, I know my LLMD is training new doctors in his office. He has them sit in on office visits and then start to do follow-ups with him checking in at the end.
I really think more of this needs to be done!
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Training them is easier than keeping them, except in CA where the lyme law is some protection. As soon as they get a whiff of controversy or some local/insurance pressure, they disappear. This is why the state boards keep going after lyme docs, so as to discourage others from helping us.
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In WA state, I've been to 2 personally, know of one ND, and another MD. My doctor has had a trainee with him once that I know of.
The documentary "Under our skin" was shown at Bastyr University, and it was well attended. There was no way of knowing how many medical people were there, but the Q&A went real well.
I said something optimistic about it, and my doctor responded it's going very slowly. We're in the same place as when the book "Cure Unknown" talks about what was known in the 70's.
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blinkie
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Can someone please explain the "lyme law" that protects our California LLMD's?
What is the law and how does it protect them?
thanks!
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kam
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Good question.
SEveral things popping my my mind.
I recall watching a presentation in SAC re: the law. But, do not recall the web site now.
I also know that a NP my Lyme Doc suggested I see because she was closer to me stopped treating patients for lyme because one lady took her to court for prescribing long term abx.
I assume that was before the law was passed.
Hopefully, someone will come along and help us out.
It does sound like we need this type of law passed in other states.
It was not for just LLMD's but for all doctor's so they would have the right to treat as they see fit.
I noticed when I was looking for help with a dx, the ones that really were interested in my health were the ones that were not being paid by the insurance companies.
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klutzo
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When I finally found out that my Fibromyalgia was really Lyme in 2003, there were 5 LLMD's in our county.
Now there are none, unless you count alternative practitioners who say they can cure it w/out ABX. We have 2 of those that I know of.
There are 2 LLMD's in the county just east of us, but only one is affordable to those who aren't filthy rich.
klutzo
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kam
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Daisy, Glad to hear Washington State now has LLMD's.
When I first came down sick, people had to travel out of state for help.
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I have heard that ILADS membership has increased, also thanks to the recent SF conference.
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