Recommended sources of
support and information
- Lyme Disease Association
Dedicated
to educating about Lyme Disease, and supporting
research into treatment. Publications available
at no or low cost, online or by ordering.
- Lyme Disease Network
Includes
best general online support and information
sharing message board, excellent set of links.
Includes section to help find Lyme literate
physicians and file area. Sponsored by Lyme
Disease Association.
- VTLyme
Vermont
Lyme is a maillist for Vermonters and folks in
adjacent areas who have Lyme Disease and other
tick-borne diseases. This is our support group
for talking about the issues and problems that go
along with having Lyme in Vermont, and sharing
solutions, emotional support, and information. It
is set up as a closed group, to protect
participants' privacy. Subscribe at site
or click here: Subscribe to VTLyme
- LymeInfo
Includes medical and research articles, news
reports, support and activist information. Very
comprehensive, and not all information should be
considered validated. Also provides a
non-discussion maillist with current articles and
latest information. This is a good way to keep up
with the various avenues being explored in
relation to tick-borne diseases not only in the
US but in other parts of the world.
Being an
informed patient (also see Physicians page)
- Update on Lyme Disease
An article from Clinician Reviews by a NP who treats Lyme.ð This is an excellent introduction to diagnostic and treatment issues for both patients and physicians.ð Suggested reading before reading lengthier and more detailed Burrescano article. The article is a continuing education course for medical practicioners.ð There is no charge for reading.
- Diagnosic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Diseases
By Joseph J.
Burrascano, M.D.
We recommend
that patients print this out and provide it to
their primary care providers. Dr. Burrascano is a
prominant Lyme specialist on the many factors
involved in diagnosing and treating Chronic Lyme
Disease and other tick-borne diseases. This is
not the only approach, but gives an excellent
systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment
options. Updated September 2005. The paper is available
in pdf format for offline reading and printing.
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- Learning about Lyme and
other tick-borne diseases

Click to subscribe to VTLyme
online support and discussion group for
people with Lyme in Vermont and adjacent areas
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