Need LLMD in Richmond, VA

It took about 6 months for a diagnosis, but I had the flu symptoms in December, have had moving joint pain and swelling since then, along with other multiple symptoms.  I've actually tested positive 3 times and negative 1 time so far.

I've been to my primary doctor (several times) and he thought I might have arthritis, so on to a arthritis specialist, who only found me positive (and on a second test negative) for Lyme.  I'm finishing up a 30 day supply of doxy, but don't have high hopes of this one 30 day supply "fixing" me since I'm going on 7 months since the symptoms started.  My primary doctor doesn't want to give me more doxy, he wants to send me to a Infectious Disease Specialist.  But considering how long this has been going on, I hope someone out there has someone in the area who actually understands and knows how to treat Lyme Disease.

Anyone know of a doctor who actually understands Lyme Disease in the Richmond, VA area?

Thank you all for your time!

DLW

Dwevte, as a Richmond native who now lives in the DC area, I can speak from personal experience in recommending that you travel to DC/Northern VA/MD to find the right doctor. I am seeing Dr. J in DC, and people travel from all over the country to see him. Richmond has some great doctors, but I believe my lyme was missed for years there, and by different practitioners; so I have little confidence that you'd get the same quality of care there as you would just a few hours north. Good luck, and feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions (though I am newly-diagnosed, so I am definitely still learning). Please keep us posted.

Post Edited (yelloworange) : 6/26/2013 6:48:00 PM (GMT-6)