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Hi everyone. New here and would love any information that could assist me in finding a Lyme doctor in the Atlanta Georgia area. Also, does anyone have any idea how likely my 17 yr old daughter is to have contracted Lyme here? How many cases in Ga? In researching online, the data seems to indicate that we have "no risk" in North Ga. That seems a bit unlikely!!?? Our pediatrician stated today that she could NOT have Lymes without having gone to NY or CT!! I could not comprehend that level of ignorance. I ended up telling him that she recently traveled to NY in order to get him to order the lab tests at Labcorp. We are slated to go to Labcorp on Monday. I am really concerned that between my doc and the Labcorp people, this is NOT the ideal path to go down to assure the correct diagnosis. My daughter is having rashes on her trunk, arms, and legs that vary in look (not lesions, more like measles bumps and not blisters.) She is having migrating joint and muscle pain and joint swelling that seems like arthritis. She also has headache and neck and shoulder aches and pains. Also, complains of fatigue and "brain cloud." She can't pick up her pencil and has gotten two weeks behind in school work so far. Today, she cried a lot and was very emotional and distraught. Any thoughts?
Thanks so much.
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bettyg
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welcome mom
check your profile for my pm to you of georgia llmds
sorry, many of us can't read or comprehend what you wrote as 1 long paragraph. please break it up into MANY, SHORT paragraphs and double space between each paragraph.
please use my guidelines below; we thank you. hugs
Welcome to Lymenet! I'm so glad you found us! You've come to the right place for education and support!
The following is some links that may be helpful to you:
People seeking doctors might be able to get help from their state online information and support group. Nearly 3,400 people belong to state groups. Some of the groups are small but more than 20 of them have 50 or more people and seven have over 100.
The groups are moderated and you have to apply. Most don't allow doctor names, but once on the group, you can ask for doctors in a certain area and ask people to email you privately.
This explains the medical politics around Lyme, and why you need an ILADS-educated or ILADS-member LLMD (and there are also some ILADS-member LL NDs (naturopathic doctors):
ILADS The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) provides a forum for health science professionals to share their wealth of knowledge regarding the management of Lyme and associated diseases. www.ilads.org
They will also send you a ``test kit'' with their required form, all the test vials, & box to ship it in. Be sure to download Igenex's required form. MD, DO, ND, AC, DC are all fine** must sign, date, and show diagnosis code on there why he's ordering the test.
Optional tests include: co-infection panel for your area of country and PCR whole blood
Igenex is pre-pay/out of network for most insurances. If you are on medicare, Igenex will file the paperwork & it's free to you.
Betty's suggested posting guidelines: Many of members have neuro lyme, and it is hard to read long solid block text and be able to comprehend.
For easier reading, please edit your post by clicking the ``paper pencil' icon to right of your user name, which opens up the subject line and body text.
You can break up your longer paragraphs into smaller paragraphs. Please hit ``enter'' key twice after each paragraph, also.
Go to left hand corner and mark box to receive `all replies', and click edit send.
Thank you for posting in a manner that makes it easier for all to read and help others.
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Siciliano
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Hi, Mom so happy that you came to our lyme site.
I sent you a private message (pm). Click on "my profile" at top/middle of the screen.
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hshbmom
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Your physician is uneducated about Lyme disease. You might want to share with him this 1991 article published by the University of Georgia documenting Georgia's endemic status.
Georgia has been endemic for Lyme disease at least 20 years.
quote: "These serological results suggest that B. burgdorferi is present throughout Georgia and has been endemic in the state in for at least 20 years."
Also, the US Army's Lyme Risk Assessments conducted in the state of Georgia provide government evidence of this infection. Note the risk of contracting Lyme disease on the various installations does exist.
The US Army's Lyme Risk Assessments for the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida: Government documentation of Lyme disease in southeastern military installations
Geogia Camp Frank D. Merrill, 1993 - SOME Risk Fort Benning, 1992 - SOME Risk Fort Benning, 1991 (addendum only) - SOME Risk Fort Gordon, 1990 (November) - LOW Risk Fort Gordon, 1990 (June) - Risk not described Fort Gordon, 1989 - SOME Risk Fort Stewart, 1994 - POTENTIAL Risk Fort Stewart, 1993 - Risk not described Fort Stewart, 1992 - Risk not described Fort Stewart, 1991 (addendum only) - SOME Risk Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, 1992 - SOME Risk
Alabama Fort McClellan, 1991 - SOME Risk Fort Rucker, 1992 - Risk not described Fort Rucker, 1991 (addendum only) - SOME Risk Redstone Arsenal, 1991 (addendum only) - SOME Risk
Florida Camp Blanding, 1991 - SOME Risk Eglin Air Force Base, 1995 - MODERATE Risk new Eglin AFB is due south of Montgomery, AL
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northstar
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nice website, with good info, from Georgia:
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Thank you so much. Your kind responses have given me renewed hope today. Just when I need it the most.
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hshbmom
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pmerv, Phyllis Mervine of CALDA, posted a great shortcut to finding a LLMD in almost any state:
Try joining your on-line state support group. There are members who can tell you about doctors in your area.
For instructions on finding your own state group go to
Have you seen the state information posted by Melanie Reber at the Lyme Memorial Website?
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