I have my first appointment with a Naturopath that specializes in Lyme on Tuesday.
I am excited to go see her to see if this mystery illness that I've had could possibly be Lyme.
Although this disease sounds like such a hard thing to deal with, I am more nervous that she will tell me that it is not Lyme, because at that point I have no idea where to go next for relief and answers.
Have any of you had experience with a Naturopath? How did your experience differ from a normal doctor? Any input would be helpful.
Thanks!
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i'm going to a nutrionist who practices kinesiology....my experience is that will want to treat you as a whole....they may not specific on the first visits but rather take some tests that help lead them in a direction.
Mine was very open minded and we got to the same place after a few visits.....'ve been treating my mmune system for a month since visiting and now my liver for the past 2 weeks....these decisions were based on what my body was saying.
i'm sure your going to get some help...
Dave.....good luck
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If this is who I think it is, you will be in excellent hands (she is an ILADS member who attends all the conferences). She is one of the top LL doctors of any kind - in the whole country.
I sent you a PM to confirm the name.
And, hey, I'd LOVE for someone to tell me this is not lyme - but have a correct and better answer and solution. . So, for you, if it is lyme - she will look at the whole picture for "what else" might be going on with you, too.
For myself, lyme clearly is a key part. She also did testing for many other things for me an , guess what? Some came back positive. One was Cpn, which needed addressing.
If this is who I think it is, she will properly evaluate - in great detail. Excellent diagnostician with a sharp mind. And she has precepted with some of the top LLMDs, too. She is totally up to speed.
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You ask how naturopathic treatment varies. That answer could fill many a book. I'll see if I can find an official page somewhere to best describe this. Still, it can vary a bit with each ND, just as with with MDs.
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Beyond treating whatever infection(s), any good doctor would consider this set of suggestions by one of the top LLMDs in the country. You might just want to familiarize yourself with the list - but don't go buy anything before your appt. (other than maybe unscented shampoo and soap).
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I can only speak first hand and not in reference to your exact doctor.
I saw a LLND for the first 21 months of my treatment. In many states, such as the one mine was practicing, these doctors have medical degrees, but specialised in Naturopathic medicine instead of surgery, rheumotology or whatever.
I know that Oregon has a HUGE amount of N.D.'s since my doctor also went to a huge school out there for N.D. after finishing his medical degree.
I think you will find that you are in excellent hands, especially if you have one that knows Lyme disease.
Good luck to you.
Cathy
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Thank you all for your information and support!
It was really helpful.
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n67018,
thanks for your reply by PM. I am very glad to hear it is who I had thought it might be. You will be in excellent hands.
Be sure to take excellent care of yourself now and relax. Good luck on Tuesday. The current break from monsoon rain to a few days of sunny skies in the forecast must mean brighter times ahead!
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