Dr. Recommendations in DC area (MD or VA are ok).Drs J, M, M, R

Hi all,

I am recently diagnosed (5 positive bands on PCR test) and looking for a Dr. I am trying to decide between J (I have had 2 appointments there so far and am concerned by only having appointments every 4 months as well as feeling that they don't tailor treatment to me, as well as feeling like he is the most extreme in terms of abx treatment), Dr. M (haven't met him yet and don't know much about how he treats), Dr, H M (She seemed like a good balance between abx and detox/herbals), and M R (I liked her personality, she seemed to care but definitely has much less experience treating lyme than the others, also she is a NP vs MD - she's at Capital Integrative Health, she seemed to prioritize abx much less although she uses them and focuses on herbal treatment more).

I am also struggling with which "type" of treatment to go with initially. I have heard such conflicting information on abx treatment - is it necessary? does it even work? how aggressive to get? do herbals ever truly work on their own?

I want to attack this disease aggressively, but also don't want to mess up my body in the process.

Any experiences are welcome!

Post Edited By Moderator (Girlie) : 7/7/2018 12:00:11 PM (GMT-6)

How long have you been sick, and have you done a full inventory of integrative therapies? There's stress, diet, thyroid, genetic mutations or SNPs (including MTHFR), detox, supplements including vitamins and minerals, herbs, and many things I've probably forgotten.

Only in the earliest stage of infection would I say that antibiotics should be sufficient. If you are years or decades into the symptoms, it's going to take a lot more work. There isn't a single treatment protocol that works for everyone.

There is a Maryland Lyme support group on Facebook that discuss the doctors a little more freely and specifically. You might consider joining. There is also a Lyme seminar coming up about alternative methods, more info on the page.