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Babbs
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Member # 27887

posted

Though I would get a neg or pos but no, I get band 41. Am going to spend the money to get IGENIX test done but my question is this: I got a big shot of Steroids a week ago from Rheumatology as I was in a horrible pain crisis. Is this going to interfere with the IGENIX Western? Should I wait 3 months to run the test till the steroid is out of my system? Also, should I treat with oral antibiotics first to kill off anything else that might be showing up in band 41 and then take the test? LLMD is willing to treat, thinks I should do IGENIX. Didnt answer about these questions.

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Tricky Tickey
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 26546

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You need the Igenex test for sure.

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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t9im
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Member # 25489

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When we had our first Igenex, Dr. J indicated to continue on the drugs they would not make a difference.

We are now on drugs for 6 months and just reran the Igenex so I don't believe it matters for the Igenex tests.

In Dr. B's guidelines there are some tests where one should be off drugs for a couple of weeks but it was not the western blot.

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Tim

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Pinelady
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Member # 18524

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I would call or email Igenex and tell them about the steroids---they could possibly mask the antibodies.

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Suspected Lyme 07 Test neg One band migrating in IgG region
unable to identify.Igenex Jan.09IFA titer 1:40 IND
IgM neg pos
31 +++ 34 IND 39 IND 41 IND 83-93 +
DX:Neuroborreliosis

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Yes, check with Igenex. I thought they also recommended going off the abx for 2 wks before the test. Most LLMD's recommend this.

Ask them about the steroids.

www.igenex.com

The Western Blot is test #188 and 189

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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