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Posted 9/15/2015 10:37 PM (GMT -5)
I am going for a second opinion and have decided that I need to be more educated in my own disease.

What books should I start with? I really think my LLMD is slow to treat and I probably will go with herbals. But, I want to know everything I can. You are always your own best advocate and I want knowledge to back up my decisions.

So what are the top 3 books you recommend? Thanks!!
Posted 9/15/2015 11:22 PM (GMT -5)
This is in the new to Lyme. It's a few years old and I know I have seen comments about newer versions of some of the books. You can likely find the newer versions of the books on Amazon and read reviews?
Since no one responded and I remember seeing the post I thought I would get you started.

http://www.lymeinfo.net/altbooks.html

Janet
Posted 9/16/2015 6:24 AM (GMT -5)
Here's what's in my library:

1. Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment. Gives a variety of treatment options from 13 leading LLMD's

2. Why Can't I get Better, by Dr H

3. Lyme Disease Solutions, by Dr S. Bases on traditional ILADs practices.

4. Healing Lyme, by Stephen Buhner (but wait until new edition is out later this year).

5. Freedom from Lyme Disease, by Bryan Rosner
Posted 9/16/2015 6:47 AM (GMT -5)
I think you are extremely wise to educate yourself PeteZa!! Way to go! It's your body and you are your own best advocate for your health.

Everyone listed good books though I have not read all of them.

I also recommend "Healing Lyme" by Stephen Buhner (does not matter if it's the old book because it has so much great information)...

Of course I am going to recommend "Beating Lyme Disease" by Dr. David Jernigan because that's the protocol I followed from his book and became healed with no relapses after 9 years!!

I don't know if his book is on Amazon but it's on the www.hansacenter.com website under books:

Duh, I just took a peek at Amazon and the softcover is about $21.00:

www.amazon.com/Beating-Lyme-Disease-Second-Edition/dp/0967462339/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRid=09470YYMYXHGFJ89H8H8&dpid=5134-3z6j%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR212%2C320_

Good luck!
Denise
Posted 9/16/2015 8:27 AM (GMT -5)
Beating Lyme Disease by David Jernigan.
Posted 9/16/2015 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
I've read all of the books tickbite666 recommended except for the first one. All of them are excellent.

I prefer Buhner's books because of the excellent explanations of the infection and disease process which helped me understand the basis of his approach. And, I think his treatment protocols are excellent.

If you are dealing with any coinfections, I suggest buying whichever of the two books by Buhner (or both) that apply to your situation.

I'd wait for his new Lyme book to come out. In fact, he's offering it for $15 with advance shipping since that will help him with publishing costs. You'll need to email me for specifics since forum rules prevent posting links to fundraising sites.
Posted 9/16/2015 8:50 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you all!
Posted 9/16/2015 12:11 PM (GMT -5)
When I was first diagnosed, my LLMD recommended The Beginner's Guide to Lyme Disease by Nicola McFadzean. Why Can't I Get Better by Dr. Horowitz is also excellent.
Posted 9/16/2015 12:14 PM (GMT -5)
The one that helped me the most was Insights into Lyme disease by Connie Strasheim. It gave me a good understanding of the different treatments that were being used by those doctors - and thereby helping me to understand that all doc's treat these infections at least slightly differently, while helping me to understand what a good protocol might look like.

As for natural medicine and herbal protocols, I'm in love with Buhner's books. I am reading Herbal Abx and Herbal Antivirals right now. I love the way he writes - very easy to understand.
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