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I went to see Dr. S last week. He spent probably five to ten minutes with me and then ordered tests from Igenex and a few other labs to test for Lyme, co-infections and Epstein Barr. I had provided him with all of my med records and a summary (one page) of my symptoms for the past five years. He did not ask me any questions and the visit would have been less than 5 minutes if I had not asked him questions about things I learned from this site. He was recommended by people on this site and seems knowledgeable about Lyme... but he did not seem very thorough or thoughtful. Help! Should I go back to him?
mbroderick
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An initial visit lasting 5 minutes?!!!!!!!!!!!!! I suppose that he didn't even read what you brought with you, or examine you, for that matter.
If it were me, I wouldn't return. That's not the kind of care that gets people well.
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HEATHERKISS
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Not every LLMD is a perfect fit.
5 minutes seems like a short amount of time that is for sure.
but.......... I go to this LLMD!
and he is great!
for me............
I have to admit the visits aren't that long in the beggining. When you build up a history monthly it seems like he tracks your recovery or lack there of.
He is very knowledgeable about "all" types of rx, therapies, accupunture, vitamins, probiotics and on and on.
I always have a list to ask or go over.
Maybe this is not the LLMD for you. I'm getting better under his care and am so thankful to have him.
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WildCondor
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that is terrible! Did you confront him about it while you were there? What a joke!
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AZURE WISH
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sorry to hear this keh...but like heatherkiss, I also used this doctor for 13 months..I have to admit that he was pretty quiet my first visit..i did a lot of talking and I know that he listened..slowly, I developed a relationship with him..he also ordered bloodwork during my first visit, but this was to rule out co-infections..i had already tested positive for ld..i was really happy with him and his staff..i did bicillin injections for 12 months..it was a long road, but i am fully recovered... i used dr.e and was very unhappy with her..used her for about 4 months..i stayed with her too long..i should have switched sooner..my advice to you is that you remain unhappy with your treatment ..you should always seek a second opinion
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I have only good things to say about him but like you, in the beginning, I felt rushed too.
I didn't treat with him that long because I was just about better but felt like I was missing something and it turned out to be ehrliciosis. He is also treating my 2 kids and my wife.
We combine meds and rife and my family is doing well, knock on wood.
All My Best, Scott
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I went to this physician for a while but had problems returning. Good doc. No longer driving and having seriours issues that prevent traveling. Trying to work with another llmd a little bit closer. Was satisfied, but my travel problems are my limiting factor at this point.He seems very knowledgable and caring. Ultimately , you have to ddecide who you are comfortable with. My problem is just finding something that will help!
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I would stick with Dr. S. , if I were you. I have never been to him, but heard a lot of good things about him.
If you insist on getting a second opinion, my doc is 70 miles south. He always spends a long time with new patients, at least 45 minutes. Followup visits are 20 minutes also. He'll go over every test result with you even if it is normal. I feel so fortunate to have him as my doctor and would not go to another.
PM me if you want his contact info.
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My wife and I both see Dr. S in NJ. Our experience has been terrific. After 11 months, I am out of the woods and consistently back to near 100%. Your visit sounds remarkably different from our experience, though I agree with others that you need to find a LLMD who is a good fit. With a science background, I am constantly pulling information from clinicians and peer-review literature on treatment including non-traditional. He has knowledge is stellar. I can also see how his laid back style might throw some off. I have a research type a personality which works well with Dr. S.
Dr. S. and his staff are also incredibly responsive to calls between visits. I have found him to be an incredible advocate for his patients.
Wishing you well on the road to recovery.
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Carol B
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Keh-Did you ever read my PM-there is an LLMD, Dr. L in Maryland that is very personable and patient-my initial visit was two hours ? It is a good fit for me. Carol
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