Just got my results for my CD 57 panel. The number is 16 normal range is 60. Has anyone else had this test? And what can I do to get my immune markers back up.
Posted by sickpuppy (Member # 23846) on :
that's pretty low. you have an LLMD right?
Posted by JR (Member # 16898) on :
CD57 causes undue angst for LD patients- so sayeth my LLMD
Posted by katieb (Member # 11398) on :
Yes I have a LLMD. Been doing IV, but now the insurance is fighting it
Posted by katieb (Member # 11398) on :
JR what do you mean?
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
Cd-4 I've heard this is a better indicator
Posted by Lymeorsomething (Member # 16359) on :
katie, the CD-57 is not well regarded by everyone. Some say that it's not reliable.
Personally, I think that the CD-57 is still a good lyme-specific marker.
When co-infections are heavily involved in the illness, then results seem to be skewed.
Mine has been consistently low and I suspect lyme to be my main issue.
The only thing I've seen loosely purported to raise CD-57 counts is Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound (RBAC) also known as BRM-4 and MGN-3.
See my previous posts.
I guess a better question for you now is: how are you feeling?
Posted by JR (Member # 16898) on :
quote:Originally posted by katieb: JR what do you mean?
He no longer uses the CD57 test. Some of his sickest patients had high numbers and some of his best patients had low numbers. Not a reliable marker.
Posted by Jessica (Member # 23405) on :