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Topic: seeking llmd in Central/Western MA, Pioneer Valley

siiren
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Member # 26797

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Hi- Im looking for a doctor to help me in the Central/Western MA area, more specifically, the Pioneer valley. I am a 28yr old female who was recently hospitalized for systemic symptoms following a HUGE rash/welt with necrotic center. My lyme titer came back pos. I was given doxocycline for 13 days and am asymptomatic but am concerned for my future well being since I was not given the recommended dose for the recommended time. When I ask my dr. about this, she dismisses it...Thank you in advance for any help and information you can give me.

Posts: 10 | From Central/Western MA- Pioneer Valley | Registered: Jul 2010 | IP: Logged |

pmerv
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 1504

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You can try your state group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/massachusettslyme

Read up on 2 standards of care and tell your dr you want the "other" standard. What you got was IDSA.
That protocol has a high failure rate. You can find handouts to make the argument on the CALDA website, www.lymedisease.org

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Siciliano
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Looks like it is time for you to dismiss your Dr! [Smile]

Hi, cninmass [hi]

and WELCOME to our lyme site. We're glad you came to us for help.

I have sent you a private message (pm), click on the flashing envelope.

Also, check out our great "Medical Questions" forum where you can ask all the questions you might have and our wonderful, knowledgeable members will answer them. Just read some of the threads and you'll see just how informative they are!

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I'm sorry but I am no longer accepting any private messages due to my own battle with lyme.

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siiren
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Member # 26797

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Thank you all for all the information and messages [Smile]

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Nancy2
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PM Sent!

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