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Standard antibiotics usually kill the infection, why would I take this instead of amoxicillin-clav?
Because many patients don't know they've contracted Lyme disease until it's already undermined their health to close to a debilitating degree. Combine that with the fact, that most doctors aren't trained to diagnose it--it's not on most doctors' radar at all--and suddenly, a preventive/protective vaccine sounds like a good idea.
Because many patients don't know they've contracted Lyme disease until it's already undermined their health to close to a debilitating degree. Combine that with the fact, that most doctors aren't trained to diagnose it--it's not on most doctors' radar at all--and suddenly, a preventive/protective vaccine sounds like a good idea.
Adding to that, rural health care in Maine is dreadful. Many Mainers are limited to nurse practioners because we don't have enough medical doctors. I have nothing against NPs in general. The issue lies in a large number of people not understanding the limitations and not knowing there is better health care in other areas.
I'd love to have a Lyme vaccine. I've had Lyme, my significant other has had it, my sister had it... et al... Even two dogs, while they were on preventatives (have since changed brands).
Another relative has Chronic Lyme and has a resurgence at least one a year. I'm not sure i believe everyone is always cured by Doxycycline (given to me for a month), even if the bloodwork says so. And i was so sick while on it.
And we still find ticks on us all the time, even when we wear preventative.
My friend's son now has alpha-gal syndrome from a tick bite. Ticks are a ******.
Adding to that, rural health care in Maine is dreadful. Many Mainers are limited to nurse practioners because we don't have enough medical doctors. I have nothing against NPs in general. The issue lies in a large number of people not understanding the limitations and not knowing there is better health care in other areas.
Well, I wouldn't knock all NP's. An NP I had for years was one of the top two primary care docs I ever had. It really depends on the NP. The same goes for MD's; whether or not they're helpful at all really depends on the individual, and how seriously s/he takes his/her job and how seriously s/he takes the patients.
Because many patients don't know they've contracted Lyme disease until it's already undermined their health to close to a debilitating degree. Combine that with the fact, that most doctors aren't trained to diagnose it--it's not on most doctors' radar at all--and suddenly, a preventive/protective vaccine sounds like a good idea.
Well, I wouldn't knock all NP's. An NP I had for years was one of the top two primary care docs I ever had. It really depends on the NP. The same goes for MD's; whether or not they're helpful at all really depends on the individual, and how seriously s/he takes his/her job and how seriously s/he takes the patients.
Thanks! I had one wonderful NP who worked with me rather than told me what I was going to do. Unfortunately, she moved away. She suggested therapeutic massage and chiropractic after I fell down a flight of stairs. She focused on helping me heal my long list of injuries and the trauma-induced disease that came with the fall.
I had Lyme disease. I wish I had choice to use a vax. It has seriously impacted my life. If you don't want one fine. My body, my choice. Your mileage may vary.
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You did, indeed. I stand corrected.
I had one wonderful NP who worked with me rather than told me what I was going to do. Unfortunately, she moved away. She suggested therapeutic massage and chiropractic after I fell down a flight of stairs. She focused on helping me heal my long list of injuries and the trauma-induced disease that came with the fall.
