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Posted by secondtimearound (Member # 7249) on :

Hello to All,

It's sad when I am happy to receive a positive test result but today I am thrilled.

I just received my results and they are:

Positive Serial Dilution Value: 1:16

If anyone could give me a quick explanation I would appreciate it. Is it safe to assume that my chances for recovery are better being in the middle instead of on the high end?

I have never tested positive before just 3 specific bands on the western blot a long time ago.

Thanks to eveyone on this board for steering me in the right direction.

Scott

Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

Hey there..

Quick question...

Was that the only test you had from Bowen? If not.. what did the others say?

On my way out.. but that info should help others to help you!

Glad you finally have some answers. Chances for recovery just improved now that you know what you are dealing with.

We will hang with you.. not to worry.

Posted by secondtimearound (Member # 7249) on :

Hi Tincup,

I also had results that were negative for:

Babesia, Ehrlichia and Ecoli.

Thanks Again,
Scott

Posted by MammaLyme (Member # 1257) on :

Yes, you have lyme. Have you seen your pictures yet? My last one showed something that looked like a tongue sticking out of the cyst? Really scary.

Now you know for sure you are fighting this disease. As you know, there are about 300 different types of lyme. Hang in there with your treatment. Pictures do not lie.

It is not always easy just to treat lyme if you do not have the co-infections. It still depends on the type you have. good luck to you and get well soon.

Posted by janet thomas (Member # 7122) on :

I have never tested positive before just 3 specific bands on the western blot a long time ago.

I would call that positive.

Posted by Cap (Member # 57) on :

With your 1:16 Serial Dilution Value of 1:16, how sick are you? Are you really sick, or just kinda sick.

When I was really sick, I was 1:128, when I was under treatment, it went to 1:32, and I was feeling better. Not cured, but a lot better.

It went back up to 1:64 when I stopped treatment.

Posted by secondtimearound (Member # 7249) on :

I'm not as bad as I was six years ago or even 5 weeks ago when I either relapsed or most likely became reinfected.

Being through this before allowed me to bypass the usual 15 doctor route but I have still been very sick and unable to work.

At this time I am probably back to 75% (40% one month ago) and treating aggresively with Flagyl and Zith (worked wonders last time)but I have to watch my liver so I will start to pulse the meds and add Rife as well as heat.

I've been seeing improvement gradually and hope to be back to work before the end of the month.

Best of luck to all,
Scott