I was diagnosed with Lymes a month or so back, my stricker panel # was 40 , but my western blot was negative, is this normal? Does it truly mean I have lymes?
Also, I started on one catsclaw tablet and I"m now up to 3 a day. Ever since I started the 3 I have been having really bad stomach pain off and on for the last five days, kinda like a really bad gas pain. Anyone else have this, or is this normal? Thanks so much, any help would be greatly appreciated....
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Dretta17 you need to get copies of all your labs.
Many patients have been told neg. when in fact they have significant bands that should not be dismissed.
I was told neg. twice, when in fact I was suffering from Lyme.
I do believe Cats Claw has its place but may not be a good first line treatment.
Yeast can also be a problem when taking antibiotics and most of us do something to prevent it.
Usually either Nystatin or Diflucan.
And a good probiotic to keep the bowels in good working order.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yes, please get a copy of your test and post your positive bands so we can help you.
Posted by Dretta17 (Member # 24883) on :
I actually went to an LLMD and she diagnosed me with lymes based on the stricker panel test which came back at 40, because my igenex western blot was negeative. I am avoiding all sugar and yeast and she has me on catsclaw. Should I still post my ab results or does this help a bit? Also, would a cd57 count come back at 40 for certain cancers? Thanks....
Posted by Sparky22 (Member # 25889) on :
Can you stop sweating from Lymes Disease? I have been diagnosed with it but I haven't heard of cessation of sweating as a symptom. I have completely quit sweating.
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Yes Sparky22.
It might be a good indication if your body temp
avgeraged throughout the day is below norm a degree
or two. And I did not sweat at 110 degrees working