After numerous tests for underlying causes of my symptoms, I'm starting to seriously consider Lyme Disease as a possibility. Several summers ago, I woke up with some type of bite mark on my arm. It had a reddish-purplish ring around it, about the size of a soda can. This was maybe 1 or 2 years ago.
Any suggestions on how to ask my doctor to test me for Lyme? I'm afraid that he won't know all of the most accurate tests or how to read them. There are a few Lyme friendly doctors in Michigan, but they have waiting lists that are several months long. I've heard that doctors will often dismiss or even laugh at those that suspect Lyme Disease. Has anyone sucessfully convinced a doctor to test for Lyme?
Thanks :)
Kelly