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Posted 6/21/2017 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
Is anybody seeing Dr. C? Can you share your experience? What worries me is that he doesn't seem to treat holistically (from what I've read/heard... could be wrong). If he got you well, could you please post below?

Or if anybody has seen the nurse practitioner for Dr. P in Wilton, CT, for that matter? I'm trying to narrow down the choices between those two, and Dr. M (the Bart Guy). My semi-local LLMD isn't going to work out unfortunately.

Thank you!!

Post Edited (texaslime) : 6/20/2017 9:43:23 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/21/2017 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
You're wanting a Dr who treats holistically ?
Herbals - not abx focussed?

If so - Dr M wouldn't be a good choice (Bart guru)
Posted 6/21/2017 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
Holistically was probably a bad word to use.
Ideally I'd like a doctor to do primarily antibiotics with herbal therapy along side it (like full buhner protocol maybe), and other supportive measures like balancing hormones if necessary. That's what makes the most sense to me. From what I gather, Dr. M does a lot of supportive therapy to make sure his protocol is well-tolerated. I've also heard that Dr. C pretty much only prescribes antibiotics. An approach like Dr. H in New York seems ideal although I understand he isn't taking patients anymore.
Posted 6/21/2017 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Dr. C is my LLMD and has been treating me for the past 7 months. I would say your assessment is accurate: he prescribes pharmaceuticals and does not necessarily advise on more "natural" remedies/therapies. He has been researching and treating Lyme for 25-30 years and takes a more evidence-based approach to fighting TBD's.

I have paired my own antibiotic (and antimalarial) treatment with supplements after doing my own research and seeking the advice of a professional (found at my local health food store). I would bet that "Mrs. Greene's" across the street from Dr. C could help recommend someone you could see while you are in MK, if they don't have someone on staff to help you.

I would say that I am now 60-70% better. Dr. C is hoping to get me to 90%.

While his approach may not be exactly what you are looking for, I'll offer some positives based on my own experience.

You will feel like his whole office is there behind you, doing what you need them to to support you and help you get better. Dr. C and his staff are very compassionate and helpful. His nurses are a great source of info and I'm always picking their brains every time I visit (when they are meeting with me prior to my meeting with him). Every time I go, I get to meet with Dr C and I NEVER feel rushed. He doesn't leave the room until my questions are answered and he's sure there's "nothing else". (Of course, this means sometimes I sit and wait for him while I can hear him in with someone else, answering all of Their questions. But I'm okay with that!) If I email the office because I'm struggling with a particular RX, having a new symptom or really not feeling well, Dr. C always calls me back personally (usually within an hour or so) to check on me (and if I don't answer he calls me again, leaves me messages - he's persistent!). He often calls me every day or every other day when he knows I'm having a bad run just to make sure I'm okay and getting through it. He cares about helping his patients get better and his treatment goes far beyond just the office visit. He really is at your disposal whenever you need him which is a real rarity for any doctor these days, let alone one that is so specialized! He has a quirky sense of humor and a relaxed manner that has helped to make me feel that I WILL get through this and I Will put this behind me.

I'll agree, I would like the exact same approach you are looking for. But when you weigh all of the positives and negatives, it's amazing that he has the expertise and years of experience he has and also offers the level of care that he offers.

Personally, my plan is if and when I get to 90% (or feel I have plateaued) I have the name and number of an excellent naturopath with a very good reputation for treating Lyme. I will then meet with her and most likely stay on some sort of more natural regimen for the rest of my life. Because I don't ever want to be back "here" (or "there" - where I was 7 months ago!!) ever again.

I'm more than happy to discuss in more detail if you'd like. Just let me know.

Good luck to you!!
Posted 6/21/2017 10:34 PM (GMT 0)

Jennifer said...
Dr. C is my LLMD and has been treating me for the past 7 months. I would say your assessment is accurate: he prescribes pharmaceuticals and does not necessarily advise on more "natural" remedies/therapies. He has been researching and treating Lyme for 25-30 years and takes a more evidence-based approach to fighting TBD's.

I have paired my own antibiotic (and antimalarial) treatment with supplements after doing my own research and seeking the advice of a professional (found at my local health food store). I would bet that "Mrs. Greene's" across the street from Dr. C could help recommend someone you could see while you are in MK, if they don't have someone on staff to help you.

I would say that I am now 60-70% better. Dr. C is hoping to get me to 90%.

While his approach may not be exactly what you are looking for, I'll offer some positives based on my own experience.

You will feel like his whole office is there behind you, doing what you need them to to support you and help you get better. Dr. C and his staff are very compassionate and helpful. His nurses are a great source of info and I'm always picking their brains every time I visit (when they are meeting with me prior to my meeting with him). Every time I go, I get to meet with Dr C and I NEVER feel rushed. He doesn't leave the room until my questions are answered and he's sure there's "nothing else". (Of course, this means sometimes I sit and wait for him while I can hear him in with someone else, answering all of Their questions. But I'm okay with that!) If I email the office because I'm struggling with a particular RX, having a new symptom or really not feeling well, Dr. C always calls me back personally (usually within an hour or so) to check on me (and if I don't answer he calls me again, leaves me messages - he's persistent!). He often calls me every day or every other day when he knows I'm having a bad run just to make sure I'm okay and getting through it. He cares about helping his patients get better and his treatment goes far beyond just the office visit. He really is at your disposal whenever you need him which is a real rarity for any doctor these days, let alone one that is so specialized! He has a quirky sense of humor and a relaxed manner that has helped to make me feel that I WILL get through this and I Will put this behind me.

I'll agree, I would like the exact same approach you are looking for. But when you weigh all of the positives and negatives, it's amazing that he has the expertise and years of experience he has and also offers the level of care that he offers.

Personally, my plan is if and when I get to 90% (or feel I have plateaued) I have the name and number of an excellent naturopath with a very good reputation for treating Lyme. I will then meet with her and most likely stay on some sort of more natural regimen for the rest of my life. Because I don't ever want to be back "here" (or "there" - where I was 7 months ago!!) ever again.

I'm more than happy to discuss in more detail if you'd like. Just let me know.

Good luck to you!!

Awesome! I hope you make it to 100%!

Is he treating you for bartonella? Does he follow the Dr. M protocol?
I am also curious as to how you plan on keeping maintenance once you recover. I plan on doing the same. If you wouldn't mind sending me an email about it, that would be really helpful.
Posted 6/21/2017 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I also have been seeing Dr.C for almost 9 months now. Jennifer's post is very accurate, I would agree with her.
I also have been doing Buhner herbals on my own.

I figured I was at 90% with Dr C., not ready to give up seeing him or ABX yet, but want to fine tune my herbal treatment so now going to New Hampshire for that.
Posted 6/22/2017 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
I am also treating for Babesia in addition to the Lyme.

I am not familiar with Dr. M.

I'm really just day to day right now and I don't have a plan for how I'm going to handle it if and when I reach 90%. This is all new to me. I have four young children so I'm doing well just to find the time and energy to do research on what's going on with me at any given point. I don't have a lot of extra time or concentration for any type of "planning". Right now I only have energy to cross each bridge as I come to it!
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