Gayle

I think Lola Oberman wrote a book about Lyme's Disease some time ago.  Maybe 
if Lola is listening she could comment.

George

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Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 8:43 AM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Lyme Disease


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> Is there anyone out there who has experience with
> Lyme Disease and doctors who don't seem to think
> it's real?
>
> My daughter Alexandra (now 14) had Lyme Disease when
> she was seven. We now have what is either a recurrence or
> a new bite. It seems that there are no long-term antibodies
> present, so our doctor says it must be a new bite.
>
> She's had two month's of antibiotic and is still having symptoms:
> Swelling of the neck, joint pain, muscle pain, sore throat, trouble
> swallowing, extreme fatigue, chest pain, irregular heartbeat.
>
> Our doctor seems to be in the group of doctors whose attitude is:
> "look, you've had the antibiotic, now anything else must be in
> your head. Believe you're going to get well and you will. And don't
> bother me." He didn't exactly say that but that is how it feels.
>
> I called for an appointment today, and was told the doctor will call.
> The nurse said that there were no appts. available, but I am wondering
> if the doctor has a notation on our account saying not to make appts.
> for these symptoms.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>
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> Let's keep the list birding so Norm doesn't have to step in
>
> Thanks in advance for any help
>
> Gayle
>
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>
> A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a 
> song.
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