Hello all, I am looking for a Lymes specialist in Mississippi or Louisiana if anyone has any idea who to go to or even if its across country but a must see type specialist please reply to this post or shoot me a message the info it is much appreciated.
I wish everyone the best day they can have :) Priscilla
Hi Priscilla,
I refer people to the link that dkel gave you...the system will generate doctors in your area who treat lyme and co-infections. It took me a couple of years to find a lyme specialist...lyme is rare in my area and doctors usually deny the disease entirely. One thing I found is that Naturopathic doctors (ND) are more open to lyme as a chronic infection. I found an ND who is now my lyme doc and she focuses on all aspects of health including mental and physical. Like other lyme docs she also put me on a restricted diet and prescribes me antibiotics and medications for co-infections. So if the referral generator dkel sent does not have anyone for you maybe check out ND's?
Hi firefly,
I had an idea about your brother- do you think he would be willing to join Ben's Friends? At the very least we can offer support and care to him if he joined. There is a variety of compassionate and understanding people on this site- maybe he would feel better knowing he is not alone.
What about Dr. Christ in Columbia, MO? I think that his name. Let me look for document I filled out to see him. Be back in a sec…
Yes, his name is Dr. Charles L Crist, M.D., P.C. Address: 3009 Falling Leaf Court, Ste 1, Columbia, MO 65201. Phone: 573-■■■■■■■■, Fax: 573-■■■■■■■■, website: www.drcharlescrist.com. Hope this helps. When I looked to see him I was informed it will take several weeks to see him, it was maybe a 3 month wait. Only thing is, I went absolutely crazy mad at the “doctor” (verbally) who was treating me, which turned out good because he referred me to his associate whom was an infectious disease doctor, he used all the clinical diagnosis to come to a conclusion that I was fighting Lyme and then treated me with the 28 day Rocephin treatment. He said it was the gold standard treatment. Now that my husband Steve is fighting Lyme disease we took him to this same doctor and he won’t treat Steve. Lyme scares doctors. We are trying all natural remedies since we have no insurance. It’s hard.
I’m sorry firefly, the doctor I listed above is the Lyme doctor I was suppose to see, before the infectious disease stepped in. After I read my reply this morning it looks like Dr. Crist is the doctor that won’t treat Steve. Please look into Dr. Crist.
Hello, Slmo I am trying to get him to sign up on here but I havnt gotten to that point with him yet but I will continue trying to get him on here...thanks so much for the advice . Fly
Oh, ok but are you saying he isn't treating anymore lymes patients ?
Well We will look into the info and see what comes up. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
.hope ur hanging in there fly.
His nurse was super friendly and took my information when I called and sent me a package to fill out before the appointment was made. I hope they can help you. Thake care.
Hi Kritzy,
I am sorry to hear the doctor won't treat your husband. You are absolutely right- doctors seem to be afraid of Lyme. I have found that they do not want to talk about it at all- my GP acknowledges that I am suffering with it but refuses to treat me. I found an ND who was a lyme specialist but I have to pay her cash as she does not take my insurance. Did the Rocephin treatment help you for the long term?
Hi firefly,
Persistence may be key with your brother. I have had lyme for 5 years but joined Ben's Friends less than a year ago. I was desperate for friendship with people who know what it is like living with this...but only after being in a bit of a slump for a long time. It is very scary to face this disease- there is no easy way to get better. So perhaps with time he will be willing. It may take a lot of patience on your part though...just don't give up on him.
Hi Firefly,
I live in Houston but am from Louisiana. I was only able to get a referral of one doctor in central Louisiana who had experience with Lyme but called his office a month ago and he is no longer seeing new patients. I got a list from the North Texas Lyme Disease Association and a couple others if you need names (None in LA or MS). There are not that many but at least it would be a place to start.
ok sorry I guess I wanted to make sure :) thanks again fly
ok I will see what is closer maybe I can get him to the one in MO someone mentioned I love all the support and I think he may check out the page tomorrow...Huggs Fly
Hi firefly,
I hope you are able to get your brother to a doctor soon. You are an amazing sister to support him and take proactive steps for his health! I am so proud of you for reaching out. I hope he visits BF soon and learns he is not alone!
Hello, well my brother has come and checked out the site thu my page but he has had allot of gastrointestinal issues and been in the ER..I hope he gets well enough to see about getting more help...thanks for the love and support...thanks Slmo for all of the advice and help:)
Thanks firefly. I hope your brother gets better sooner than later. I am very glad to hear that he came on to Ben's Friends and checked out the site. What did he think about the support available? Keep us posted on the both of you I have been thinking of you. I also have GI issues and went to the ER for it in the past. They thought I had either c. diff or food poisoning. Did they figure out what was wrong with him?