LymeNet Flash: Help with lab results please

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Posted by LPPT (Member # 20603) on :

Lyme disease 23 KD IGM reactive

Lyme disease 39 KD IGM non reactive

Lyme disease 41 KD IGM reactive

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

hi lp,

print off DR C'S EXPLANATION OF WESTERN BLOT posted by lymetoo at the TOP of medical.

then circle the numbers on your printed version, it will explain it to you. read & reread until it sinks in better ok. good luck! [Smile]

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Hi LPPT,

Read the western blot info on page 7 of Dr B's paper....

http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/B_guidelines_12_17_08.pdf

Band 23 is lyme specific...it is outer surface protein C.

Dr B says you should see band 41 and at least one species specific band like you have... band 23.

I guess this wasn't done through Igenex since there are only 3 IgM bands tested for??

Posted by gemofnj (Member # 15551) on :

LPPT - you are positive for lyme.

I hope you can see a Lyme Literate doctor in your area as soon as possible and get the proper treatment.

If you cannot find a dr. go to the front page of this site and click 'seeking a doctor' for help in finding one.

The longer you wait, the harder lyme is to treat.

Also, be sure to at the very least, get tested for coinfections. The are organisms that travel with the lyme bacteria. Most good doctors also test for additional viruses as well.

Good luck and keep us posted.

PS: I had the same positive bands drawn thru labcorp. I was treated for 8+ months.

[Smile]

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Find an LLMD!!