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I am looking for a doctor that knows about Lyme disease in New York, the closer to lower Manhattan the better. I have had Lyme disease for about 2 years, although I have only been able to try to treat it once (which obviously didn't work). I don't know if it is considered chronic Lyme disease yet, or maybe just resistant.
If anyone knows of a good doctor, especially one that will take Oxford Health Insurance, please let me know. I don't know where to go at all to talk to someone who knows more than I do about it.
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Hi, I have the exact same question - looking for a doctor in NYC, preferably downtown (though happy to go anywhere for a good doctor) and preferably one who takes Oxford (but, again, priority is just finding someone who can help me). I think I contracted Lyme 3 months ago, had a bite + rash but my doctor only gave me one day of Doxy at the time and I didn't know much about it then. 6 weeks ago I got a major flu-like thing, sweats, fatigue, low fever, and a persistent headache. I thought it was the flu but the headache just didn't stop, for weeks - and I never get headaches - so my doctor prescribed 3 weeks of Doxycycline despite a negative Western blot. Now I am finishing the doxy and feeling much better, but my head still hurts and I want to make sure I shouldn't be doing more. I hadn't realized how misunderstood this disease is and it is really startling and scary. Were you able to find a good resource in New York?
Mostly, I just want to be sure I am doing everything I can to avoid years of struggle against this devastating disease. I am so sorry to read about all of your struggles and hope it is uphill from here.
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Hi, I have the same question. I've seen a doctor in NJ- Dr. S, since September. I believe I've had Lyme for quite some time, possibly over 10 years. In the past year or so, I've developed a recurring pericardial effusion that I believe is related to Chronic Lyme. I question whether my current treatment is working because of this effusion and persistent symptoms. I'd appreciate any help. Thank you!
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