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Topic: Seeking an LLMD

Ray18
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Are there any LLMD'S in Bellingham Washington?

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

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent for WA.

I don't know of any in Bellingham.

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

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are.

Also, most LLMDs do not take insurance due to the politics surrounding this disease. Read poster TF's explanation about this:

"Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance"
http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025539;p=0

Check the WA Lyme Support Groups at:
https://whatislyme.com/lyme-in-washington/

Maybe they can help.

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.

Read the books written by the top LLMD, Dr. H titled, "Why Can't I Get Better?" and his new one, "How Can I Get Better?". They are an excellent source of information.

Also read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check your local library or buy it used online.

View "Under Our Skin"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2JgR_Jfbhv8&noapp=1&client=mv-google

and "Under Our Skin2: Emergence"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iAzRksyHfSNWBGsHcugYl9a8WQ9TnDCW

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Bartenderbonnie
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Member # 49177

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Welcome to LymeNet Ray18

Closest LLMD’s are in Seattle.

You can request LLMD’s from Global Lyme Alliance
https://www.globallymealliance.org/lymedoc

You can request LLMD’s through LivLyme Foundation
https://livlymefoundation.org/resources/doctors/

These are simple e-mails formats that you fill out and they respond with LLMD’s closest to you. It is important to research each LLMD referral. To do this, google for patient reviews or join a Lyme support group. Lyme support groups have first-hand knowledge of LLMD’s in your area and members love to help one another.

Global Lyme Alliance - Lyme Support Groups
https://www.globallymealliance.org/lyme-patient-support/support-groups/

Seattle/Washington State Lyme Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonStateLymeDiseaseSupport/about/

Sending pm for Seattle.

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