Hi debbie -
Definitely follow Jo's suggestion.
Also - here are some other options:
If you haven't already, please review the "New to Lyme?" thread info at the top of the page - it has invaluable information about
diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, etc. and will help you prepare for your first appointment.
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=1606610Please email
Girlie, our head mod, and she can help you with contact info for LLMDs in your area to consider. You can find her email address in her profile. Or click here:
www.healingwell.com/community/profile.aspx?f=30&p=197951 I'm also a mod but not around as consistently but will help however I can.
You can 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=74You can email the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance at:
[email protected]
ILADS has their own referral system as well:
ilads.org/ilads_media/physician-referral/And
www.LymeDoc.orgYou will want to find an ILADS trained doctor, as ID Docs (Infectious Disease Doctors) as well as many others believe Lyme is hard to catch and easy to treat, and don't believe in the reality of chronic Lyme--they adhere dogmatically to the IDSA and very narrow definition of Lyme and limited treatment. Go to the ILADS site to read the new (2014) Treatment guidelines to get you started on your healing journey:
www.ilads.org/lyme/treatment-guideline.phpLyme coaching
www.lymecoaching.com/#!schedule-a-call/c1gztPlease don't hesitate to ask any questions that come up!
-p