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Posted 4/8/2016 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I'm new here and need help finding a LLMD in Virginia. My pcp refuses to believe I have lyme or do any other test. I've had symptoms for over 2 years maybe longer. I had a western blot done and everything was absent EXCEPT IGM P23Ab was present. My pcp got really crappie with me and said in a email that I do not have lyme and no there are no other test. I've asked multiple times then why do I have these symptoms and why am I getting worse? And why was IGM P23Ab present abnormal? She just continue to say no to me.

Post Edited (Love32) : 4/7/2016 6:51:24 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/8/2016 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi love32 - welcome to our community!

Band 23 is specific to lyme disease.

It is good that you are seeking out a LLMD.
Your PCP doesn't know that LD should be a clinical diagnosis...and the tests are only a back-up.

You should edit your post to add to your title - Virginia.
Posted 4/8/2016 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
It would be helpful for you to read through the "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" thread at the top of the page.
It's got a lot of great information - symptom lists, info on probiotics, and detoxing suggestions.

I hope you find this to be a helpful, supportive group here...and keep coming back to read, post, and ask any questions that you have.
That's what we're here for!
Posted 4/8/2016 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you and I will definitely go read through that! I had printed out a symptom list and showed my pcp but she just told me it's not lyme. I have well over 38 symptoms and counting.
Posted 4/8/2016 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry you have so many symptoms (I also do)....but I'm glad you found us...as we understand....we 'get' lyme disease.

I have another request - to enable your email option. That is so members can send you recommendations...we don't post the names of LLMD's on here - for privacy reasons. We need to keep our LLMD's protected from investigation, etc. - we don't want to lose any.
Posted 4/8/2016 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Okay I will do that now thank you!!!
Posted 4/8/2016 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
Once you enable your email, I can send you a list.
Posted 4/8/2016 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
I never received a email? Did I not enable my email?
Posted 4/8/2016 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it is enabled.
Posted 4/8/2016 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Where in VA are you? I'm in Richmond. I can point you to a few LLMD's and one to stay away from ;)

Email me if you'd like to.
Posted 4/9/2016 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
I'm in Richmond as well. I sent you a email.
Posted 4/9/2016 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Apologies, out of town and busy with family. Sending email now.
Posted 4/9/2016 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I'm a new member and was diagnosed with chronic lymes disease 3 months ago after suffering for more than 15 years. I've been trying the Beyond Balance herbals, but seems to increase my Blood pressure. Each one has about 9-10 different herbs in them, so I'm thinking that I can't handle so many herbs at one time. I was taking ToxEase GL 1 drop, and Cyflacalm 3 drops. I'm really sensitive to chemicals and food, and everything I take has to be compounded at pharmacy, but I try not to take prescription medicines. I think probably to begin with I need to start slow, maybe with just 1-2 herbals. Also, my lipase enzymes are elevated at times, along with pains and tenderness at my pancrease on and off, but after Ultrasound and CT Scan of Abdomen all of them were normal. My labs also showed I was dehydrated.

Can Lymes affect your pancrease function? Has anyone had trouble with blood pressure when using Beyond Balance herbals?

Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Parathyroidism - surgery 2014 remove 2 parathyroid glands, Osteoporosis, and Hashimoto's.
Posted 4/9/2016 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Love32!

Sorry for the reason you're here but glad you found us.

Girlie gave you some great information and I'm glad you'll be seeing a LLMD.

The healing road can be a long one but there is an end. You can expedite your journey by cleaning up any areas of your diet that need cleaning up (ditching processed foods, sugar, gluten and some say dairy).

And, most importantly, you can start clearing your body of the toxins that have accumulated throughout your life. Think plastics, pesticides, cleaning products, car exhaust, etc.

Clearing toxins now will help you with your symptoms.....which are caused by the toxins generated by the Lyme bugs:

www.benbrew.com/lb/lyme5.pdf

And, once you start treatment, you'll be generating more toxins ala the dead bug parts. It just makes sense to get a daily detoxing protocol going now....and continue to (slowly) add to it throughout treatment.

Here's a link that explains why we need to detox and shares a comprehensive list of detoxing methods:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

And, here's a link to a recent thread wherein members shared what they're doing for detoxing:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3602759

Please keep posting and asking questions.. Dealing with these infections was often a crash course for me and 20/20 hindsight came into play all too often regardless. Those who have been down the road before you are willing to lend a hand....grab it - you'll be happy you did :)

Best of luck to you moving forward!!
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