Central Wisconsin Lyme Issue

[BadgerBrian]

Dear "ex patient,"
I'd would really love to hear more about your experience, but with more details please.

I get an itemized bill for every visit, from them and my insurance company, and everything is in order so far.

I don't buy any of my recommended supplements there, but would have no problem doing so--the only reason I don't is because I'm able to get them at cost through a friend of mine who has accounts with the supplement companies (he's a chiropractor).

Everything that is recommended at the Fox Valley Wellness Center I get a second opinion on through my family physician, and again, so far, so good.

If you have specific complaints about your experience at the FVWC "ex patient," I would seriously like to hear them, instead of an all-caps rant.

What were you there for?

Were you double-billed? Do you have proof of this?

Who's Barb?

Did you have specific incidents with the staff and/or nurses?

My experience has been a bit different than yours "ex patient"--after 10 years of having literally dozens of doctors and so-called health professionals poke & prod me, drain my wallet, then tell me such things as "There's nothing more we can do for you," or "Maybe it's stress," or "Maybe it's all in your head," Dr. Meress and his staff were the ones that took the time to listen to my issues, run tests that corresponded with my symptoms, and find out what was wrong with me.

You can't please everyone all the time "ex patient," but maybe if you could give us some specific examples of your experience there, you might be able to help me or others avoid a bad situation, if it exists.

Otherwise, your post just seems to me to be a rant that helps no one.

Take care,
Brian

[Barb]

ex patient wrote:

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THIS IS THE WORST LYME DOC IN THE WORLD!!!!! HE KNOWS ENOUGH TO FOOL YOU!! BARB WORKS IN HIS OFFICE!!HE WILL ROB YOU BLIND WITH HIS FEES AND OVER BILL YOU DOUBLE BILL YOU AND YOUR INSURANCE. ONLY WHEN YOU GET SICK OF PAYING $1000. A MONTH FOR SUPLAMENTS. HIS OFFICE STAFF ARE RUDE. NURSE'S HA ARE YOU KIDDING DID THEY TRAIN AT ED DEBEVICS. I AM WORRIED ABOUT ALL OF THE ELDERLY PEOPLE I SAW COME IN THERE WITH SUCH HOPE IN THERE EYE'S AND IV'S STUCK IN THERE POOR HANDS (THEY HAVE SUCH FRAGILE SKIN)FOR THERE "VITAMIN
DRIP" AND THERE POCKETS SO EMPTY WHEN THEY LEAVE.
THIS MAN HAS NO MORALS HE GOES AFTER ANYONE ANYTHING THAT PAYS THE BIG$$$$$ BUYER BE WERE

While I respect your opinion, and understand your frustration, I must point out your error. I made the post with Dr. Meress's name quite awhile ago, and no, I am not the Barb that works in his office. I am a former patient of Dr. Meress. I know he has done wonders for many, many sick people. I unfortunately did not get better after two years of alternative, and antibiotic treatment. I am horribly allergic to many of the best antibiotics for lyme treatment, and had to rely on herbal supplements for the basis of my treatment. I also did my research, and what Dr. Meress was recommending was exactly what other cutting edge lyme physicians were using in their practices. I do agree with you that the supplements (not covered by insurance) are quite pricey, and long term treatment can cost thousands of dollars. After two years of fighting with my insurance company to continue this frustrating process of trying to cure late stage chronic lyme disease, I gave up. Now I try and deal with all of the horrible symptoms that I have on my own. So before you go cutting this doctor down, give a little respect to one of the FEW lyme literate physicians in this state willing to take the heat and help very sick desperate patients.

[referral]

ex patient wrote:

<quoted text>
THIS IS THE WORST LYME DOC IN THE WORLD!!!!! HE KNOWS ENOUGH TO FOOL YOU!! BARB WORKS IN HIS OFFICE!!HE WILL ROB YOU BLIND WITH HIS FEES AND OVER BILL YOU DOUBLE BILL YOU AND YOUR INSURANCE. ONLY WHEN YOU GET SICK OF PAYING $1000. A MONTH FOR SUPLAMENTS. HIS OFFICE STAFF ARE RUDE. NURSE'S HA ARE YOU KIDDING DID THEY TRAIN AT ED DEBEVICS. I AM WORRIED ABOUT ALL OF THE ELDERLY PEOPLE I SAW COME IN THERE WITH SUCH HOPE IN THERE EYE'S AND IV'S STUCK IN THERE POOR HANDS (THEY HAVE SUCH FRAGILE SKIN)FOR THERE "VITAMIN
DRIP" AND THERE POCKETS SO EMPTY WHEN THEY LEAVE.
THIS MAN HAS NO MORALS HE GOES AFTER ANYONE ANYTHING THAT PAYS THE BIG$$$$$ BUYER BE WERE

I have a patient that has been diagnosed with Lyme & was given this referral from a collegue. After reading your post & the one above that states they are taking 70 pills a day, I am skeptical to give my patient this referral. Is there anything else that you can tell me to help me make a decision?