My LLMD wants me to take a FISH test-i"m doing pretty well, jut still have leg heaviness, and occ shortness of breath.
So, my question is..how long were you off abx when you had your test, was it + or - , and was it worth the $$
Thanks
Posted by catskillmamala (Member # 12536) on :
My babs fish test was the only positive test I 've gotten for any infection and it resulted in me doing a course of mepron which I think was critical to getting well.
I don't remember the cost but I don't think insurance covered it.
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
Mine was a waste of money.
Fish only tests for two of the 13+ known strains of babesia.
Mine came back negative.
However, had all of babesia symptoms.
Treated for well over a year before clearing of most babesia symptoms.
I did mepron and malarone at different times.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by kitty9309 (Member # 19945) on :
Mine was initially negative by FISH.
I am getting retested next month ( I assume same test, but not sure) if my night sweats continue.
I am in Maryland as well.
Posted by kmj (Member # 18400) on :
Interesting. My Fsh was +ve last Nov. Did 4 mths of mepron/azith combo, retested this fall and FSH test was -ve. LLMD declared my Babs cured. But what you're saying is I could still have Babs despite new -ve test?
Posted by beths (Member # 18864) on :
How long was everyone off meds before testing for Fish-were you off meds?