Looking for LLMD - close to US/Canada border

I'm seeing a LLND here in BC in 6 days. But, it's looking like if abx are prescribed - it will only be for 8 weeks max. I want a back-up plan if I end up wanting abx longer....so, if i need to travel to the US - what is the closest to the border that I will find a good LLMD?

I believe LLND Dr in BC can prescribe antibiotics ? I just heard in his interview. I'll send u the link

Thanks

yup and this dr. soung knowledgeable too. as I'm in toronto i was thinking to come to vancouver to c him, but then my LLND in toronto said we will go certain herbal protocols if something doesn't work u will always have the options to go see him for ABX and they both can work together. and i think I'm pretty sure herbals are potent too.


Thanks.

I'm going to try and have a phone conversation with the retired LLMD (Dr. M.) tomorrow. He's very dedicated and tries to help anyone who's interested. Maybe he can give me some advice/information before my LLND apt. on Saturday in Victoria.

Hi Harry. Yes there was a law passed in BC to allow NDs prescription rights to certain medications including antibiotics. I think what happened is the BC government does have a sense of what is right and wrong, especially after what happened to Dr.M.

Is the LLND youre talking about in Eastern Canada?
I have found one in Vancouver BC so if the one in Victoria isnt willing to do the abx I will go to Vancouver. And I think he may do telephone appts if necessary. Im wondering if Blue Cross reimburses prescription costs if a ND is the one prescribing.

Im hoping the Igenex test is a clear positive and my own GP will prescribe abx for 8 weeks and then I will go to ND for more if needed.

The LLND in Richmond is the one Im talking about. So its good to know I have a backup plan if the ND in victoria isnt very knowledgeable. I will hopefully talk to Dr. M this week and ask him about her. Lymepickle/Harry - do you think they are as good as the Docs in the US? Are they keeping current with the latest information on lyme treatment?

I have a name for you in Seattle, in case you want one for future reference, but your email isn't enabled. I haven't set up an email service for this site yet. Thanks!

Lymepickle - Do you think the ND in Richmond is knowledgeable enough - does he know the full menu - lol.

GardenPeace - yes please - i have enabled my email!

Thanks guys/gal for the replies - Id be soooo lost without all this support!

Well yes! They offer SOOOO much to get you well. They have products you can order, they offer IV services. Prescription abx for as long as you need them by mail, or I think they can get it to your nearest pharmacy too. Byron white formulas, they can refer you to where is the best place to order some other herbal products online. I think they offer lots, everything that is needed to get you well.

Lymepickle - I think u were typing ur last post at same time as me - good to know that the Richmond ND is knowledgeable.

I caught sick on November 23rd, I can pinpoint the time of exposure. I had a prescription for minocycline that I got filled right away just 4 days after my exposure. I then researched myself and ordered the cowden protocol stuff just 2 weeks after getting sick. It was working a bit, but I was messaging some people that I met online who have Lyme and realized self treating with Lyme is not a good way and it should get medical help and I did. I first went on a months worth of rifampin with the minocycline. Then I asked my LLMD to change it up because I wanted the tinidazole. So he switched me up to the tini. The tinidazole worked very well and turned things around like night and day in just 1 month! Then we added in the Plaquenil as well which also helped. Ever since mid April I've been close to 100%. I have very small residual symptoms left and I think I got rid of 99.9% of it but I know there is still some left. I'm mostly symptom free.

I also caught bartonella and I am also bartonella symptom free. I did rifampin for a month, and have been on Septra DS for 3 months now. I also finished off a bottle of A-Bart and a few bottles of Houttuynia. I'm glad bartonella is gone! But I will treat for another month or so just in case because I would hate for it to come back.

As far as Lyme goes. I tried banderol, samento, Japanese knotweed, rifampin, minocycline, teasel, Plaquenil and tinidazole.

I think the minocycline, and tinidazole are the best for Lyme. And Plaquenil is also pretty good. The thing about Lyme is we need drugs that can get into the brain very well.