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Posted 6/2/2019 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone know if we are allowed to share a link to a gofunfme page? I would like to let forum members know about a disturbing issue with an llmd being called before the state board of medicine and share a link to his gofundme page if this is acceptable. Thank you!

Post Edited By Moderator (Girlie) : 6/2/2019 6:19:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/2/2019 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry Aurora - were not allowed to share gofundme links.

You could email it to me and I could share with any members who contact me for the next few days

You could post the LLMD initials here tho
Posted 6/2/2019 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
Ok will do. Thanks for letting me know!
Posted 6/2/2019 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
I am interested in link
Posted 6/2/2019 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Here is #4 of the Forum Rules:

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4. No advertising or links to advertising or "Spam" is permitted.

  • Advertising or spam is defined as posting a link for the purpose of selling, soliciting or promoting something.
  • Links promoting fundraising, advocacy, etc. are not permitted.
  • Links to personal blogs/homepages are allowed in member profiles and signatures .
  • Sharing of links to helpful and relevant web sites and resources is allowed if they are not used for a promotional purpose.
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    So, unless I'm mistaken, you could start a free blog using something like Blogger.com and mention the GoFundMe link on your blog. Then, place the blog link in your member profile and/or signature.

    That would seem acceptable, based on how I'm interpreting the Forum Rules.

Post Edited (The Dude Abides) : 6/2/2019 5:37:14 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/3/2019 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
Dude,

I like the way you think lol.

Thanks for the heads up about rule 4. I can understand why the forum has rules such as these, especially when it comes to advertising and spam. I am not necessarily convinced that posting a gofundme link to support an llmd is harmful but I respect the rules. I sent girlie an email to see if I could simply put the llmd's initials, the state he practices in and part of the title on this forum. This way if one were curious, they could simply google the above and fairly easily find the correct link. I am hoping this is acceptable.
Posted 6/3/2019 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Had I not joined the military in my youth, I may have ended up in jail. haha Good luck!
Posted 6/3/2019 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Yes - you can post the LLMD ‘S initials here and the State he practices in.

And the members can contact me

Maybe change your thread title - to remove the gofundme part and instead put something like LLMD in (state) being investigated

And then in first post put his initials
Posted 6/3/2019 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Girle,

May I post part of the title as well?
Posted 6/3/2019 12:19 AM (GMT 0)

Aurora2013 said...
Thanks Girle,

May I post part of the title as well?

I just edited the title - you can edit again and change it
Posted 6/3/2019 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Girlie.

Maine Lyme literate medical doctor RD is being brought before the Maine Board of licensure. If one wanted to learn more about this "witch hunt" they may simply email girlie as she has been kind enough to make this suggestion. If you do not want to bother girlie, you may use your favorite search engine and search for save our doc Maine Lyme. Thank you all for your interest. This llmd has been treating Lyme patients for many years and the board is attempting to make an example of him. Thanks for looking!
Posted 6/3/2019 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Dude!
Posted 6/3/2019 9:04 AM (GMT 0)
One of the sad parts about this issue is that Maine has a law on the books (ld 422) that was created in 2015 to protect llmd's who follow ILADS guidelines. If they are successful at reprimanding Dr RD then they very likely will go after other llmd's.
Posted 6/3/2019 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
This doctor has helped a lot of individuals in Canada and Maine. Maine is a sad state for doctors. Very few good doctors want to practice in rural areas. Once I tested positive for Lyme I swear I got blacklisted by the hospital Ive had specialists deny my referral requests with no explanation and just leave me hanging.
Posted 6/3/2019 3:35 PM (GMT 0)

skinny_joe said...
Once I tested positive for Lyme I swear I got blacklisted by the hospital Ive had specialists deny my referral requests with no explanation and just leave me hanging.

I'm experiencing the same in Idaho. Heavy eye involvement (blind in one eye) & can't get a Neuro-Ophtha to accept a referral....such cowards.
Posted 6/3/2019 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Wow!! I am so sorry guys for how you’re being treated by doctors.

There needs to be a solution where people can get help for EVERYTHING they deal with from Lyme and other biotoxin illnesses. Real full service medical centers with both inpatient and outpatient safe housing and facilities. A place full of love, grace, and compassion in addition to brilliant doctors and competent, cohesive care. All paid for. If there was such a place, I imagine many with Lyme would take turns sticking around as volunteers to aid with whatever is needed.

Post Edited (WalkingbyFaith) : 6/3/2019 1:12:58 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/4/2019 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Skinny_joe,

Dr. D has been at it for many years and certainly does not deserve to be targeted. I would absolutely love to see all board of medicine members and infectious disease doctors across this country step up and take one for the team in the name of "science."

If chronic Lyme does not exist then they should have no problem receiving a blood transfusion from anyone of us. If chronic Lyme does not exist they should be willing to have infected ticks feed on them and not treat for let's say a couple years. Sadly this will never happen because deep down these morons know they are wrong and would never want to feel as we do. I am comforted in knowing karma has a way of leveling the playing field....
Posted 6/4/2019 1:46 AM (GMT 0)

Aurora2013 said...
If chronic Lyme does not exist then they should have no problem receiving a blood transfusion from anyone of us. If chronic Lyme does not exist they should be willing to have infected ticks feed on them and not treat for let's say a couple years.

I like the way you think, too! smile

For this reason, I don't donate blood.
Posted 6/4/2019 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
Don't get me started lol. i also take comfort in knowing that most of these doctors have second homes in Lyme endemic areas....by the ocean and lakes. Just a matter of time before they or a loved one enters our world.
Posted 6/4/2019 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
I try to hold it back as much as possible, but since initial symptoms 17 years ago, going through hundreds of doctors searching for answers, taking 11 years to get a diagnosis and still getting doubts from people, I am sickened by the overall medical community.

On days like these, where symptoms are ratcheted up, my attitude toward doctors, in general, is even more negative. Then I read about he doctor in Maine, and my frustrations come back to the surface. What the hell is it going to take to ever have Lyme taken seriously and for doctors to get their heads out of their back ends?

It's like living on Gilligan's Island where only a few people understand the magnitude of the situation and frustration of trying to get off the island.
Posted 6/4/2019 8:50 PM (GMT 0)

The Dude Abides said...

Aurora2013 said...
If chronic Lyme does not exist then they should have no problem receiving a blood transfusion from anyone of us. If chronic Lyme does not exist they should be willing to have infected ticks feed on them and not treat for let's say a couple years.

I like the way you think, too! smile

For this reason, I don't donate blood.

it's crazy that they will let me donate blood...and contaminate our supply (the already contaminated supply no doubt)
Posted 6/4/2019 11:55 PM (GMT 0)

Aurora2013 said...
If chronic Lyme does not exist then they should have no problem receiving a blood transfusion from anyone of us. If chronic Lyme does not exist they should be willing to have infected ticks feed on them and not treat for let's say a couple years.

The Dude Abides said...
I like the way you think, too! smile

For this reason, I don't donate blood.

Girlie said...
it's crazy that they will let me donate blood...and contaminate our supply (the already contaminated supply no doubt)

Totally agree, Girlie. Before getting sick, I never gave much thought to such things. Now, I think too much about them.

For a couple of years, I worked in hospitals (often the Emergency Room) without much concern about my environment and the many unseen things that may have been lurking. Today, in hindsight, I'm somewhat horrified. One thing that stands out in my memory was waiting to go into a room to work on some gear. After the room was cleared, the Nurse told me the previous patient in there had a "flesh-eating bacteria."

Until now, I'd never bothered to look into how donors are screened or blood is tested. This is interesting:

Blood Safety Basics
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodsafety/basics.html

I was surprised to see Babesia listed.

While there's no doubt that donated blood saves lives, I hope I never need any. I'm also listed as an organ donor and wonder about that, too. However, I guess if someone is so sick as to need a transplant, they have bigger issues.

It's stunning to consider how much I took for granted for so long. I now see it as miraculous how humans are able to survive as well as we do for as long as we do, considering all the ways nature can hasten our demise.
Posted 6/5/2019 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
Running wild said: "It's like living on Gilligan's Island where only a few people understand the magnitude of the situation and frustration of trying to get off the island."

Lol. That's exactly what if feels like. I would like to send all the doctors that deny chronic Lyme on a one way tour to tick island lol. I caught some of the Tick Borne Disease Working group meeting today and it looked like Dr Shapiro wanted to crawl out of his skin at times. I listened to a few speakers during the public testimony and let me tell you a woman who's last name is also Shapiro blasted him and I enjoyed every minute of it smile.

Girlie,

It is crazy that we can donate blood. i think it's going to take a high ranking member of the IDSA to lose a loved one to Lyme before we see a change in attitudes.

Dude,

I also find it miraculous that we are able to survive as long as we do with so many pathogens just waiting for a chance to tip the scales. Case in point, my 98 year old uncle was planing a board and he dropped it on his shin. He didn't think much about until two days later and today I found out he either has a staph or strep infection. The board just broke the skin and now he will need IV antibiotics.... Crazy.
Posted 6/5/2019 12:42 AM (GMT 0)

Aurora2013 said...
Dude,

I also find it miraculous that we are able to survive as long as we do with so many pathogens just waiting for a chance to tip the scales. Case in point, my 98 year old uncle was planing a board and he dropped it on his shin. He didn't think much about until two days later and today I found out he either has a staph or strep infection. The board just broke the skin and now he will need IV antibiotics.... Crazy.

Planing a board at 98 is amazing! Though, of course, I'm terribly sorry for your Uncle's mishap! I send him my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Any idea how your Uncle has taken care of himself all these years, in order to have such physical abilities at his age? I still marvel at Tony Bennett touring the world and giving concerts at 92. (He'll turn 93 in August.) We saw him in 2017 and it was remarkable to see how robust he was.
Posted 6/5/2019 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
Dude,

My grandmother lived to be 106 and she had 13 kids lol. Many of my uncles lived well into their nineties. They always ate from the garden, and ate a lot of brook trout and deer. My uncle was a machinist for many years and since he retired he still works downstairs in his basement every day using his Bridgeport vertical milling machine and lathe. People bring him projects to work on and he loves it. I wish I had his mind and ability to problem solve. He just sees things that I don't. Same goes for my father. He turned ninety in March and is still very active for his age. I think the secret is to just keep going no matter what, stay busy. I think when people retire and do not remain active it's the beginning of the end. Tony Bennett is a great example of someone that just keeps going.
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