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Truesun
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Member # 19735

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I am seeking a Lyme specialist near home. There is a Doctor in Pa that works through Allegheny hospital that claims to be a Lyme expert My sister keeps asking me to make an appointment but before I get my hopes up or waste more time and money, I was hoping for some feedback from those of you who may know
Please PM me with any info on Dr. K. if you have any
Thanks

**edited initial of first name per LN rules**

[ 09-04-2015, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: Lymetoo ]

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Misdiagnosed for many years. Treated for many things besides the real issue. Lyme diagnosed April 2008. Parasites diagnosed recently. Past to both my sons. Trying to remain hopeful and thankful.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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I sent you a list for PA. Unless I overlooked it, I did not see a DR K that you mentioned.

I don't know of ANY LLMD's who are associated with hospitals. They would not be able to treat for more than 4 wks, if that.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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Keebler
Honored Contributor (25K+ posts)
Member # 12673

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No true ILADS educated LLMD is associated with any hospital, that is true. Links below explain why. Share with those who want to learn more.

Connect with the ILADS "minded" lyme support groups in your area / region for details with your options.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=013239;p=0

What is a LLMD? LL ND? What is ILADS?

WHY you need an ILADS "educated" or "minded" Lyme Literate doctor (whether MD or ND, or both) - starting with assessment / evaluation for lyme, OTHER tick-borne diseases, and other chronic stealth infections - and all that goes along for the ride.

Medical "models" explained here, as to differences in the ISDA & ILADS models of assessment & treatment - and exactly why it is so very important to know the differences.

http://lymedisease.org/news/lymepolicywonk/lymepolicywonk-two-standards-of-care-revisited.html

Two Standards of Care Revisited: Should Lyme Patients Have A Choice?

7th January 2015 - Blogs: Lyme Policy Wonk
Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000000

Why don't LLMD's take insurance??? ( some do )

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/24527?

Topic: Is being a member of ILADS enough?

[No, yet that knowledge base presented at ILADS conferences and in papers is a vital start whether they are a member or ILADS or not - here's why]
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hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources for you (including Support Groups info):
www.lyme-aware.org/pennsylvania.html
www.lymepa.org [Note: they are very knowledgeable]

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

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