LLMD being called before the state board of medicine

Thirteen kids! Good grief! My grandmother had eight kids and I thought that was a lot. Living to 106 is another amazing feat. It seems you have some good genes in your family. Maybe I should reconsider blood transfusions and get one from your Uncle!

I definitely agree with your wise comment about keeping the mind sharp by continuing to "work" (hobbies, volunteer, etc.) after retirement. Things have gone downhill for me physically and mentally, since being sick. "Use it or lose it" definitely applies, as does "If you rest, you rust."

Funny you mentioned a Bridgeport milling machine, as I was recently watching YouTube videos of a guy resurfacing brake rotors. My background is in electronics, so I know virtually nothing about mechanical engineering, CNC machines, etc., but I'm fascinated by it all. I often think I should have become a mechanic, as I think it would be somewhat relaxing to work with my mind and my hands while rebuilding engines. Perhaps more as a hobby or owning my own shop, versus working for a dealer with all the pressure they endure.

Dude,

Yes 13 kids! And yes 8 kids is a lot! I grew up in a family of seven. Guess it's in the genes lol. I have a running joke with my uncle that if I received a blood transfusion from him you would be able to see the pathogens running away in terror lol. I know the feeling of being mentally and physically spent due to this illness although with me it's more mentally debilitating then physically.

I agree with you that working on engines as a hobby could be relaxing as there is a beginning and an end to the work...it's pretty concrete versus working with people.

Girlie,

That's awesome that you are able to help this woman each week and I am sure she looks forward to her time with you. I really enjoy spending time with the elderly as they have seen and experienced so much in their lives.

On another note,

I recently established a connection with Dana Parish and Dr. SP in Connecticut. They want to support my former llmd and shared a post about what Dr.D is going through with the Board. I am just wondering if it's okay to post the link to their Facebook page? If your not sure maybe I could email the link and you could check it out? We are just trying to get the message heard far and wide. Thank you!

Sherrine

My intention was to bring attention to an issue that has the potential to impact all forum members. I am not sure if you have Lyme or how aware you are of the challenges patients face when trying to get treated. I am not sure if you know how doctors who treat chronic Lyme are at times attacked for following the ILADS guidelines by their state boards of medicine.

I posted the link to Dr. P's and Dana Parishes website as they have a nice post on their Facebook page which explains how Dr. D in Maine is being attacked by the board of medicine. They have a link to Dr.D's gofundme page and encourage people to donate if they feel inclined or share it on social media. As they have more than 5000 people who follow their Facebook page, it is thankfully being seen by large numbers from the Lyme community. Many of their followers are donating and sharing the post and many are not. That's the beauty of living in this country, we have the right to make choices. I can understand why the forum has rules, especially pertaining to advertising and spam but speaking for myself, I want to be made aware of issues that have the potential to impact the Lyme community. I want to know the good, the bad and the ugly so that I can make informed decisions pertaining to treatment...but that's just me.

The longer I remain sick, the more I realize how important it is for the Lyme community to support one another and the doctors who treat us. In case you have not heard, The IDSA has a stranglehold on doctors that treat patients who have chronic Lyme disease and tick borne infections. It has been this way for decades and if we continue to allow llmd's to be used as examples by boards of medicine, we will most certainly remain sick and I refuse to accept this reality as my future.

Girlie,

I apologize for sharing the post as it was not my intention to put you in a bad spot. In retrospect I should have emailed you the link for your review.

My apologizes if posting the link to Dr P's and Dana Parishes Facebook page made anyone who belongs to this forum uncomfortable.