Topic: I need help right now - dying 13 yr. old!!!
17hens
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Please, I need contact info for Dr. J in CT!!! (phone, location.)
I posted about a friend of mine who has a very sick 13 year old. At 11, she had a tick and a bull's eye. Was treated w/ abx. for 2 weeks. A week later had swollen knee, was treated for 2 years as ped. arthritis patient w/ steriods.
I suggested Dr. C in PA, pediatric LLMD and the mom made an appt. - 9 mo. wait list.
Three weeks ago the girl weighed 57lbs, today 50lbs. Her mom says her daughter is disappearing. She doesn't want to eat. She doesn't ask questions any more. She must be carried everywhere, she must be fed, wiped, everything.
Please help! There is little time!!!
Also, the mom is a single mom, was let go from her job 3 weeks ago (downsizing) and insurance runs out next Wednesday. Any ideas?
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mbroderick
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I tried to send some names of Pediatric LLMD's but YOUR MAILBOX IS FULL! If you would send me a private message, I'll respond with the information.
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I to will pray for all of you . I sure hope things inprove soon. BILL
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Siciliano
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I sent you a long pm!
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More than prayer - we need some action - can folks figure out how to get this kid some immediate medical help?
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I've been doing research. Unfortunately many doctors are treating Lymes as other diseases and STEROIDS are CONTRAINDICATED in Lymes because it reduces the immune response and the body heals slower while causing more problems with Lymes. They need to get her off the steroids!!! Here is a great article to read http://autoimmunityresearch.org/lyme-disease/ All the best for this little girl.
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