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Hi- My LLMD gave me the kit to do the urine analyis with Doctor's Data. I was just reading through the directions and it says to be off medications/supplements for 2 days prior. Does this mean antibx? I would think not. Have any of you done this test? Did you cease your antibx and/or supplements for 2 days prior to doing it? Thanks!
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I called my doc's office and was told that it would be OK to skip the meds just that day, which is what I did. However, I had to put the test off a week after reading that fish, other seafood should be avoided for at least a week or more.
That is just my take on it. Nothing official.
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Having recently done ALL BODY LAB TESTINGS IN APRIL/MAY 06, follow the RULES completely!
be off ALL MEDS INCLUDING ABX ESPECIALLY for 2 days or 1 week if instructions call for it!
It will effect the outcome, and these tests are SO EXPENSIVE! You want to do this just one time.
I have posted ALL MY LAB RESULTS & LLMD's summary in medical,
"4-20-06 new LLMD summary & lab results" ... should be on the 1st or 2nd full screen here.
My LLMD called me on one about the URINE collection; had I taken the "NO SLEEP PILL" ... my mind can't think what it is called, but it's in my detailed notes on here.
Yes, I took it; "she said it didn't show up at all and she can't figure that out" wanting me to retake it, but I couldn't see spending out of pocket another $100 - $300 for the test.
BOTTOM LINE, FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS; CALL LLMD IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I have over $3,000 OUT-of-pocket lab testings I've submitted to my IOWA BC/BS and medicare for payment; NO reimbursement to date in 4-6 wks. since I've sent individual claims to them.
side note: LLMD had me go OFF ABX for these testings and that was 2 months ago...still off until I see her next month for detailed report of ALL LAB TESTS/TREATMENT PLAN from her.
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Antibiotics deplete various minerals and vitamins. Antibiotics can take a few days to reach a "therapeutic" level and stay in your system for awhile...depending on which one...called a "half-life". Normally when we start an antibiotic, we don't feel good right away...generally speaking, the turn-around is about day 3.
IMO...for accurate testing, follow DD's directions.
Additional info.:
Timing
Some drugs act immediately, some must build up to certain levels before becoming effective, and others are time-released to deliver steady results. Each drug has its own half-life, a period during which it is active in the body.
Aspirin's anti-clotting effects, for instance, take days to leave the body entirely (which is why it is ill-advised within 10 days of surgery). Drug half-life is also one reason why some drugs should not be stopped suddenly, but must be tapered on or off.
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) since it has a long half-life and its usual dosing interval is every 12 to 24 hours.
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I believe she was speaking of meds in reference to testing for heavy metals.
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Doctor's Data tests urine essential elements (those we need) as well as urine toxic metals.
These are 2 different tests. You can do one or both.
The antibiotics can lock onto some of the toxic metals as well as depleting the essential ones.
Here's one example:
When administering tetracycline, you should avoid concomitant administration of aluminum, calcium, and magnesium which can impair absorption of tetracycline.
So, if one takes tetracycline, theoretically it could lower Al levels. But along with it...Mg and Ca.
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