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Topic: Seeking a doctor in Texas

meridiawtx
Junior Member
Member # 46362

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I am looking for a new doctor in Texas or New Mexico.

I was completely paralyzed in 2006 and not diagnosed until 2010 (with DNA testing by Dr. D in Tx). Since 2006 I have regained all mobility, but I still have residual numbness on the left side of my body and suffer from several symptoms of Chronic Lyme.

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TF
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 14183

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Texas and New Mexico are not good states for finding lyme doctors.

Are you willing to travel to the east coast? You would not have to make the trip often. You can do telephone appointments after the first in-person appointment.

This doc can see you in a few days.

People from Texas and New Mexico go to this doc.

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meridiawtx
Junior Member
Member # 46362

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I am definitely interested in any suggested doctors. I'd love any info you can give me!

Thanks!

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TF
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Member # 14183

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I sent you the name.

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hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for TX.

You need to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease or its complex treatment!

A LLMD is one who has treated Lyme disease and the co-infections which come with it for many years and has gotten patients well. A good one will follow Dr. B's Guidelines, the "gold standard" for Lyme treatment.

Here is a link for them:

http://www.lymenet.org/BurrGuide200810.pdf

LLMDs are far and few between, unfortunately. You need to go where they are. None in New Mexico.

Also, most LLMDs do not accept insurance due to the politics surrounding this horrible disease. Read poster TF's explanation, "Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance":
http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

When calling for an appointment, ask if they have any cancellations or a waiting list. Patients have been able to get in sooner by doing this.

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/TexasLyme/info

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):
www.lyme-aware.org/texas.html
www.txlda.org

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/UnitedStates/Texas/

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is an excellent source of information.

Read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Get it at your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

View "Under Our Skin" for free on www.hulu.com

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