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Core Principles for Healing Tick Borne Disease

By Dr. Hinchey

I highly recommend you print out Dr. Hinchey’s sheet, study it, and take it along with you to your doctor appointment.  There are wonderful talking points and issues that every patient should consider.  Remember – you are a partner with your doctor in this journey and need to learn as much as you can.  As they say, “two heads are better than one.”

That said, I actually learned the most from listening to other patients and reading books and articles on my own.  There’s nothing like experience as a teacher.  Just remember that what works for one patient, may not work for another – so always keep an open mind and be willing to experiment.  As one person put it, “Lyme is a ‘do it yourself’ disease.”  Truer words were never spoken.

It’s also important to state here that sometimes you hit a roadblock with your practitioner.  Perhaps their mind is closed or you just feel they aren’t listening, etc.  After trying to work with them, you may need to consider moving on and changing doctors at some point; however, I must warn you that there are many, many bumps in this road as well as plateaus so be patient and reasonable.  Nothing about treating Lyme/MSIDS is quick or easy!

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