Question + LLMDs in NorCal?

I've been putting off finding an LLMD for quite some time now. Partly because I'm scared of the cost, partly because I'm a little scared of what might come from it and what it could mean for my future if I actually do have lyme. Also because I've just been so drained from work, I've been using any free time I have to rest instead of research. But I know I can't put it off forever. The reality is I'm not feeling much better and it is affecting my work (and life in general) negatively. (HAVING A JOB IS SO HARD! how do you guys do it!?)

So I've got to find a solution. I guess finding an LLMD, showing them my results, talking about symptoms, and getting their opinion is the first step. I have what I feel is a dumb question, though. Do I need to get a reference from a current doctor to an LLMD for an appointment, or can I contact an LLMD myself to set up an appointment?

While I'm posting, if anybody knows of any good LLMDs in Northern California (San Francisco &up), would you mind sharing their info with me? Would be greatly appreciated (I'm located near the top of the state, so SF is a little more than a 4 hour drive, but I'm willing to travel. Sacramento would also work. Redding would be easiest, but for some reason doubt there are any there. Heck, I can even drive up to the southern half of Oregon if needed.)

Thank you for your time! Hope everyone is doing well <3

"The reality is I'm not feeling much better and it is affecting my work (and life in general) negatively. (HAVING A JOB IS SO HARD! how do you guys do it!?) "

I don't. (do it)

No - you don't get a referral from your regular Dr. for a LLMD. You contact the LLMD and schedule an appointment.

In addition to members recommendations - you can email me and I will send you names from my list. To email me click on my screen name on the left and my email should come upl

I wouldn't go to Oregon - as they don't have many or any LLMD's there.

Girlie said...
In addition to members recommendations - you can email me and I will send you names from my list. To email me click on my screen name on the left and my email should come upl.

Email sent. Thank you!!!

4 hrs form S.F? You in Humboldt or Mendo? I'm close to Eureka and know only one Lyme doc around here. Ive made the drive to Dr.H in Foster City many times. And heard Bear Creek in Medford is good.

Dr. Steve H is at Pacific Frontier Medical. His office has about 4 docs and they're all good from what I hear

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Sheekster said...
Dr. Steve H in Foster City, CA is good. Treated celebrities and his dad founded Igenex. Dr. Payson F in Bend, OR is good and takes insurance. Email me if you can't figure out their last names.

Sorry for this terribly late reply, but I was wondering if I could get more info on these doctors you've mentioned. I tried to email you but got notified that it did not send because the email address does not exist

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I tried it and it worked. Click on his name (Sheekster) and his email comes up... just click on his name and the email address comes up in a clickable link