I read through many of the past questions here on this topic. I received results today on these tests.
C3a: result 264 - normal = 0-940
C4a: result 12,300 - normal = 0-2,830
With an elevated C4a, CD 57 of 40, and other markers am I just kidding myself thinking I can beat my Lyme w/o IV?
I've had no positive labs on any autoimmune diseases like lupus, rhrumatoid arthris, anti-thyroid panels, and many others.
The same things pop up over and over again but docs mainstream docs insist it's not possible: positive labs related to Lyme and Babesia. Ironic, huh?
Posted by djf2005 (Member # 11449) on :
I might consider IV in your shoes, or IM.
You have tried a lot.
Hang in there.
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
Any help?
Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
My c4a was very elevated, about 52,000. After 4-5mos of tx it was 10,000.
It has recently been tested again, will get results soon. It's been just over a year.
The idea of IV has been tossed around, but my llmd hasn't insisted it's necessary. If I reach a plateau, I expect it will be.
My c3a was nml, I think. I don't remeber anything about the cd57.
Posted by Allie (Member # 10778) on :
May I ask where you have your C3a and C4a tested? Can you use any lab?
Thanks Allie
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
LabCorp did it. They send the blood to Jewish National Labs in CO.
Posted by kitty9309 (Member # 19945) on :
My C3a is normal.
C4a started out high on no abx(3775), got higher when starting abx (mino only) (12005), dropped back to the original high after 4 months (zith/Rif only(5403) and is now, after adding more abx (zith/rif/plaq/doxy to mino)... 19,995.
I see my doc soon. In the past, when it increased, it was seen as due to increased cytokines from die off after adding abx.
I know it is a reflection of inflammation. That could be die off and/or continued infection.
Mine was sent to National Jewish thru Quest, so any major lab can send it out for you.
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Ironic, huh?