Hi everyone, I posted on the General section stating I'm a new patient of Dr P in CT and today was my first day of antibiotics; Lymetoo asked which band was positive: here they are
IgM **23-25 **31 IND **34 **39 **41 IND **83-93
IgG **23-25 30 + **31 IND **34 IND **39 **41 ++ 58 ++ **83-93
Also my CD57 is 21 If anyone can explain what CD57 is I'd appreciate the help.
Glad to be a part of this community! tory2457
Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :
Hi tory2457. Below is the breakdown of the Western Blot:
9 cross-reactive for Borrellia 12 specific for Bb 18 unknown 20 cross-reactive for Borrellia 21 unknown 22 specific for Bb, probably really the 23/25 band 23-25 outer surface protein C (OspC), specific for Bb 28 unknown 30 unknown; probably an outer surface protein; common in European and one California strain 31 outer surface protein A (OspA), specific for Bb 34 outer surface protein B (OspB); specific for Bb 35 specific for Bb 37 specific for Bb 38 cross-reactive for Bb 39 is a major protein of Bb flagellin; specific for Bb 41 flagellin protein of all spirochetes; this is usually the first to appear after a Bb infection and is specific for all Borrellia 45 cross-reactive for all Borellia (sometimes people with Lyme who have this band positive also have the co-infection Ehrlichiosis) 50 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 55 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 57 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 58 unknown but may be a heat-shock Bb protein 60 cross reactive for all Borrellia 66 cross-reactive for all Borrelia, common in all bacteria 83 specific antigen for the Lyme bacterium, probably a cytoplasmic membrane 93 unknown, probably the same protein in band 83, just migrates differently in some patients
Band 41 is often the first to show and yours is positive. Bands 31 and 34 are Lyme specific bands. Yours are IND. I think this is signifcant.
Your CD-57 is very low which I believe is also indicative of Lyme disease. You can read about it in Dr. Burrascano's treatment guidelines on page 8 at http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_0905.html
I am glad you are seeing Dr. P. Were you tested for the co-infections? Which meds are you taking?
Good luck with your treatment!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
From the above link: "The significant antibodies, in my opinion, are the 18, 23-25, 28, 30, 31, 34, 39, 58, 66 and 93."
Also read what the dr wrote about the "IND" and why it can also be of significance.
Sammi...what is the source of your information? I'd like to document it on Dr C's WB thread.
Welcome to our little world, Tory!! Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
Tory, did you get my 19 pages of newbie links/advise? If not, private message, PM, me using the 2 people standing together on my post to you here. Thanks so much.
WELCOME! Bettyg Posted by tory2457 (Member # 10384) on :
Thank you all for these remarkable responses! I will do my best in answering your questions, but I find myself behind in Lyme knowledge since my focus was obviously on CRABS. (I am reading as fast as I can)
Sammi--regarding the co-infections Bartonella - Negative Babesia - Negative I'm told these tests aren't that reliable
Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG 1:256 Ciq binding: 14.3
Meds: 200mg Doxy -daily for 2wks increasing if tolerated...I really do appreciate starting slow Again, if I didn't answer what you were looking for pls let me know.
Lymetoo: thanks for the link and advise
bettyg: I did find the link/Newbie and it's great! Thanks
I am going to pm you regarding someone I'm helping from a MS site..Since I'm such a newbie would you mind giving her the correct "basic" info? I'm sending her things to read like "Unraveling the Mystery of Misdiagnosis" but would appreciate any help..
I'm so thrilled to finally be here and on the right path to feeling better--- It's amazing how comfortable I feel when logging on!
Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :
Welcome Tory!
You'll be in good company -- many of us here were in the 'misdiagnosed as MS' category prior to investigating for lyme. And sadly, it usually wasn't our doctors to give us a clue!
Ask lots of questions and don't be shy.
Just for fun, do a search for the thread "Are all neurologists goofy?" Perhaps it will bring a smile to your face!
Michelle
Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :
Never mind - you're new to searching! I couldn't resist dragging it out myself. Here it is -- enjoy!:
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