LymeNet Flash: Need Help- blood tests for vitamin levels, etc.

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Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :

Hi all,

I have been treating lyme disease for around a year now. I have an appointment with my LLMD this week and wanted some advice-

I want to have other things tested via blood. The only thing she tests ever is liver enzymes and CBC. Can you offer any advice?

I was thinking maybe:

B vitamins (B-9, B-12, and B-6)
fibrin (is this a test?)

Anything else? Any other vitamin levels that should be tested? just want to make sure I am not missing something else here. So, anything you found useful during your various treatment regarding blood tests, would be helpful.

Thanks!

Posted by MommaK (Member # 10376) on :

Hi!

Guess it depends on your symptoms and dr on what tests they order. Our llmd did not test magnesium or B-6, but did prescribe supplements.

Because of fatigue, B-12 was checked by our PCP, borderline low. LLMD checked and it was just a little low. Each DR can interpret results differently also. Our llmd said he would treat ever borderline low B-12, PCP would not.

If you are concerned with nutrition, your llmd can refer you to a dietician.

Good Luck! MommaK

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