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Topic: need LLMD in/near Providence Rhode Island

llan
Junior Member
Member # 15923

posted

need LLMD in/near Providence Rhode Island or
Boston area

About 10 days ago, 15 year old daughter found tick that was probably on her more than 72 hours.

Now she has bad headache, dizzy, light hurts eyes, and has a fever.

No rash.

Her Dr. doesn't suspect Lyme, thinks its viral.

I demanded antibiotics and got 200 mg/ day of doxycycline.
Should I find a new DR who will give more? I sent the tick to the lab to be tested.

Was that a waste of time?
Thanks for any help, llan

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llan

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bettyg
Unregistered

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llan welcome; glad you found us.

200 mg/day of doxy for HOW LONG?? 4 WEEKS.
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we recommend 3 months so patient has 2 months of SYMPTOMS FREE BEFORE GOING OFF ANTIBIOTICS.

tick tests are NOT always reliable! but it's nice if you know if it's LYME OR 1 OF MANY CO-INFECTIONS!!
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nationwide there are 10 KIDS LLMDS.

NONE IN RI!!
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WHICH IS CLOSER TO YOU??
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2 in Conn., LOUISIANA, Missouri,
NJ; new York, Penn., Texas, & WASH. DC!

i'll be back on here late morning, but others have lists and can assist you if you're an early bird raiser!

have you requested my newbie package?

if not, go to MEDICAL, TREEPATROL'S NEWBIE post.

look for ILADS 05 LYME GUIDELINES; PRINT THIS OFF!! ****************************************

YES, YOU NEED MORE ANTIBIOTICS; or your daughter will become CHRONIC FOR LIFE LIKE US!!
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Meg
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Member # 22

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Not a waste of time at all, sending Pediatric referrals.

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ldfighter
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 9405

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Keep in mind there are false negatives with tick testing, so it's still be possible to have contracted the disease with a negative result.

And if it's positive, the chances of having Lyme are very, very high given 72-hr attachment and these symptoms.

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