Finding the Best Lyme Medical Doctor for You: Insights from ILADS President Dr. Amy Offutt

This is episode 39 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.

[NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.]

Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support.

On today’s episode, he discusses how to ensure you find the best doctor if you have chronic Lyme disease with ILADS president Dr. Amy Offutt. Lyme disease can be a complex and often misunderstood illness. For those dealing with it, finding a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor can be crucial to healing optimally.

On today’s Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Dr. Amy Offutt, current president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), has spent her career educating doctors and treating patients with chronic Lyme disease. In this podcast, we explore her ideas for Lyme disease survivors on finding the right medical doctor.

When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he did not know there were challenges educating medical professionals to treat and care for Lyme disease survivors.

If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need.

The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.