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Posted 3/15/2012 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
I've been having a really hard time lately and it just seems to be getting worse.

This past weekend was straight from hell. Sorry but that's the only way I can say it.

Started Thurs. night really. Very bad headache, body aches, hight temp, couldn't sleep and stomach bothering me.

Didn't make it to work on Fri. and ended up in ER for 8 hours on Sat. Which after they were done running tests, taking x rays and monitoring my heart, told me that they found nothing and I was right it must be something to do with my Lyme Disease, I almost fell of the bed laughing.

Sent home with a script for pain meds, which I couldn't get filled due to the late hour.

Went to see my GP on Mon. who told me I had something going on with my chest and was sent home with some stuff for breathing treatments, which have helped greatly, and a note not to return to work until Fri.

So I called my IDMD on Tues, her office wasn't open until then, and she wanted to see me.

Well, didn't go as I expected. She told me that I should stop all the abx treatment and go see some other type of doctor, maybe one that works with natural treatments and to go to pain mangement. She does want to see me in a month. I'm worried and not sure what I'm going to do.

So here I am in an area where there is well known LLMDs. But I can't afford to go to them. Same as it has been since I started this a year ago.

I have insurance, good insurance. I don't have the $1050.00 to go see the LLMD I need for the consultation fee. Ok I only need half up front, but still I don't have it. This last week I've been off work was without pay. I've used all my time up.

How on earth are all of you doing this?

 

Posted 3/15/2012 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Be careful about the breathing treatment meds - many of those contain steroids which are immuno-suppressive! You really need to see an LLMD lest you get a continual run-around. Won't your insurance cover any of the LLMD costs? You know, even if the LLMD does not take the insurance, you can submit the claim yourself as out-of-network. They will usually pay 50-70% when you do! This is what I did on my Igenex tests and one of the LLMDs I tried a while back ( she did not take insurance). But, my current LLMD takes insurance so it's a little easier. I suggest you call your insurance company and ask about an out-of-netowrk provider (don't mention Lyme though - just say you have a preferred doctor!). I hope you get some relief soon - either way, you WILL get better!!!
Posted 3/15/2012 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
If you submit the LLMD appt through your insurance, they may cover part of it!
Posted 3/16/2012 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Are the NDs in your area any cheaper than the MDs? There may be LLNDs....

Other than that, what I would do is start going through doctors (NOT Infectious disease- I'd guess family practice would be your best bet) and see if you can get anyone to treat you- even if just for a couple months.
Posted 3/16/2012 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
How fare are you willing to drive? I see that you live on the eastern shore, up north. I could refer you to my LLMD in Maryland. He accepts health insurance. It's only 5 dollars for me each visit.
Posted 3/16/2012 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
Well, at least your ID doctor is honest that they have are out of their realm of knowledge! Most of them just pronounce that you are cured and that you have to live with your symptoms.

I do hope you can find an affordable LLMD. Perhaps the fact that your ID doctor has told you to seek treatment elsewhere would bear weight with you insurance company.
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