Hi there Bubbys Girl,
Welcome to the forum! Lyme is present in all the states, but most doctors are not familiar with how to treat it. While the standard testing often doesn't show a Lyme infection, especially a long-held one as in your case, you could talk to your doctor.
For information on finding a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor(LLMD) in your area, please email our long time member, Dan's Mother at:
[email protected]If you'd like more doctor suggestions, you can email stephanie at:
[email protected] You can also go to:
www.turnthecorner.org/bod.htm if you want to learn a little bit more about
Lyme Disease.
You can also go to The Lyme Disease Association and search for LLMD's 3 times in a month. You have to register first. Here is the link:
www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=277&Itemid=74 You will want to find an ILADS (International Lyme And Associated Diseases Society) doctor. The ILADS site is a great place to read to get you started on your Lyme journey.
www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/treatment_guidelines_clearing_ilads.html You can also start a new thread titled, "Looking for LLMD in Mempis, TN area.
Keep us posted on your progress!