LLMD vs ILADS Dr.

[justinekno]

It seems like in the Lyme world, the terms LLMD and ILADS trained are used interchangeably. Can anyone explain the difference? Is it better to see an LLMD or ILADS trained MD? Does it make a difference in the treatment? Are there different beliefs?

[lyme_mom]

I think there may be some lyme literate doctors who are not members of ILADS, International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, but most are members. I think that using ILADS to locate a llmd near you is a good way to find a competent doctor.Their members meet each year and go over the latest info on lyme and coinfections and they train under each other. It is a very active group and their members are dedicated to helping each other treat lyme. There are likely lyme doctors out there who are not members of ilads but they may not follow ilads protocols to treat lyme (some don't use antibiotics as you can read in Connie Strasheim's Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment) or they may simply not be members. In any event it is always good if you have references who speak highly of the doctor, especially ones who have gotten well.

[justinekno]

If you have a particular dr in mind, do you know if you can contact ILAD and see if they are a member?

 

I think there may be some lyme literate doctors who are not members of ILADS, International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, but most are members. I think that using ILADS to locate a llmd near you is a good way to find a competent doctor.Their members meet each year and go over the latest info on lyme and coinfections and they train under each other. It is a very active group and their members are dedicated to helping each other treat lyme. There are likely lyme doctors out there who are not members of ilads but they may not follow ilads protocols to treat lyme (some don't use antibiotics as you can read in Connie Strasheim's Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment) or they may simply not be members. In any event it is always good if you have references who speak highly of the doctor, especially ones who have gotten well.

[lyme_mom]

You could do that too.

[KeithandElizabeth]

Justine:

 

I believe that the LLMD's who are also ILADS doctors are a little more up to date and aggressive with lyme treatment than some LLMD's who are not specifically members of ILADS. I would double check. Here is the ILADS website:

 

http://www.ilads.org/

 

Elizabeth

[justinekno]

Thank you for this info. I was able to email them and receive confirmation that the dr we are going to see is an ILADS member. They also gave me some info about his training which was very helpful.

 

Justine:

 

I believe that the LLMD's who are also ILADS doctors are a little more up to date and aggressive with lyme treatment than some LLMD's who are not specifically members of ILADS. I would double check. Here is the ILADS website:

 

http://www.ilads.org/

 

Elizabeth

Edited September 13, 2010 by justinekno