Letter From the Specialist

So I just got news about the medication. Apparently I can't get ANY treatment [meds included] until July 22 when I go see the Infectious Disease Specialist.

Here is the letter we received from him:

"Background:
Lyme disease is a complicated illness, which results in a variety of symptoms. Standard treatment protocols may be ineffective in alleviating symptoms. Because of this, I have worked very hard to develop more aggressive treatment approaches that will achieve beneficial results in the majority of patients, even with chronic Lyme related symptoms. Most individuals experience significant improvement or even complete resolution of their symptoms after such an aggressive, individualized treatment.

Problem:
Unfortunately, a minority of individuals will notice worsening symptoms after stopping antibiotic treatment. It may seem logical to attempt re-treatment in theses instances. However, after offering one (or more) re-treatment courses of antibiotics to patients with relapsed symptoms over the past several years, I have concluded that this approach is not beneficial, and exposes patients to unnecessary risk.

Conclusion:
I will do my very best to eradicate your Lyme infection, utilizing aggressive treatment algorithms that combine leading edge, evidence-based and scientifically sound principles whenever possible. You will receive one course of treatment. My successful results with hundreds of patients indicate that this is the proper approach. Most patients will enjoy reduction of symptoms or complete resolution of symptoms. If not, perhaps alternative therapies may be beneficial. These are outside the scope of my clinical practice. Thank you for your understanding in this matter."


Please be praying that enough people cancel their appointments with the Specialist that I can get my appointment moved up!!!! And please be praying for me, as it's extremely difficult to handle this news and I feel really...hopeless.

Thanks guys.