Besides the fact that the tests are obviously lousy...
I am wondering how my WB test in 2009 shows that I tested positive for 4 out of 10 bands - and then in 2010 my WB showed positive for 7 out of 10 bands...
My ELISA was 3.60 in 2009 and now it is 2.30.
This makes no sense to me...
Oh and I was on 2 30 day courses of DOXY in between those two tests...
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
The test change because our bodies are not always making antibodies. There is a long explanation for that.
The ELISA is an absolute waste of money. Not worth worrying over or paying for.
Just try and remember that LD is a "clinical" diagnosis!
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Two 30-day courses of a single antibiotic will not even touch lyme, especially if other tick-borne infections are involved that need totally different medicines.
Doxy also does not treat the cyst or other forms of the Borrelia spirochete.
You don't need more lyme tests. You need a Lyme Literate MD. And you may need to be assessed for other TBD (tick-borne disease).
I see that you have posted in "Seeking a Doctor"
Good luck. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- In the menu to the left of their home page, you can order DVDs of past ILADS seminars. You might also be able to borrow some from your local lyme support group.
This are invaluable to understanding how these infections work. And, none of this is taught in medical schools. None.
(27) REASONS WHY A SERONEGATIVE TEST RESULT MIGHT OCCUR
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TESTING
You should also be evaluated for coinfections. Not all tests are great in that regard, either, but a good LLMD can evaluate you and then guide you in testing. One of the top labs is:
In addition to the usual coinfections from ticks (such as babesia, bartonella, ehrlichia, RMSF, etc.), there are some other chronic stealth infections that an excellent LLMD should know about:
** Nutritional Supplements in Disseminated Lyme Disease **
J.J. Burrascano, Jr., MD (2008) - Four pages
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It's very important to have this book as a reference tool for self-care and support measures. It answers so many questions in detail that is impossible here on the forum.
LymeMD Blog: 3/4 of the way down: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
BABESIA, Babesiosis, blood parasites, malaria like organisms, piroplasms-protozoa: all refer to the same Lyme associated co-infection -
Posted by onbam (Member # 23758) on :
The technology to reliably diagnose Lyme exists; it's just that the really good tests--Q-RiBb, darkfield microscopy, PCR, and flagellin-based polypeptides have been withheld from us.
lymecryme.com goes into more detail on this.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Don't worry about it. Your body is making more antibodies and that will make the test show more bands.