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Topic: Question about Jackson, NJ doc...please help.

jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

posted

Hello. I have an appointment with a Dr. E (female) in Jackson, NJ in a few days. I've never seen an LLMD before and am scared that I might be told I have a tick-borne illness even if I don't.

Is this a problem that people deal with? I just don't want to be diagnosed and treated for something I do not have. I'm just really nervous and would appreciate any feedback.

Thank you so much!

Posts: 711 | From Bucks County, PA | Registered: Apr 2008 | IP: Logged |

bettyg
Unregistered

posted

hi jw,

have you had any blood tests done for lyme?
lyme titre

better yet, western blot igm and igg, and WHICH LAB did this.

only 5 good lyme diagnostic labs good ...

igenex, calif.
md labs, nj
fry labs, arizona
stoneybrooke, nyc
central florida lab

you got my newbie package; look for PREPARING FOR 1ST LLMD APPT.

print off the lyme symptoms print out .... CIRCLE ALL SYMPTOMS YOU HAVE

read thru the bart/babs symptoms too ... circle them too IF you have them!

in my humble opinion; no dr. is going to tell you have LYME IF YOU DO NOT! they go by your symptoms, etc. so be COMPLETELY HONEST with them.

good luck! i see my hip surgeon tues. also. [group hug]

also, don't you want to know what you have FINALLY! put a name on it, and then go from there ACCEPTING what we have no choice on.

you're going to get yourself into remission!!! chant that away ok! [Wink]

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jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

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Hi bettyg. Thank you so much for your message. I had all tests done by Quest. Negative for Lyme and past infection for babesia (although I was never before treated for it).

I guess it's ironic...so many who have LD are told they do not, and I'm worried about being told I have it if I don't.

Thank you for the optimism. I need that so badly right now. I'm so scared that I will never get better...regardless of my diagnosis.

I just want to know and get the appropriate treatment. I hope this doctor is wondeful, honest and qualified.

Thank you, and good luck with your appointment!

Posts: 711 | From Bucks County, PA | Registered: Apr 2008 | IP: Logged |

lymemommy
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 12495

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PM sent.
kp

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jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

posted

Thank you all so much for your replies and private messages! I truly appreciate it!

My appointment is tomorow, and I hope all goes well.

Take care, everyone!

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catalysT
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 10786

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I think Dr. E is awesome. She will listen to you, just tell her everything she needs to know. I think she is a sharp doctor and will know what to do either way.

Anyway good luck at your first appointment!

[ 03. June 2008, 10:29 PM: Message edited by: catalysT ]

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"You know, the worst, meanest, nastiest, ticks in the world are politicks," - Steve Nostrum

Posts: 242 | From South NJ | Registered: Dec 2006 | IP: Logged |

jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

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Well, had my 1st appt. today. Husband and I found Dr. E to be nice and a good listener.

Had my blood taken and sent to 3 labs (including Igenex).

Dr. made a change to my current abx...generic to brand doxy and 200 to 300mg a day.

Also gave 4 supplements, but I am a little unsure about taking them. I guess I should post those questions in another topic forum..?
I can hardly wait to get my results and know the deal.

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