LymeNet Flash: Bacteria Infection?

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Posted by keepsmiling2010 (Member # 29789) on :

I started symptoms in July 09. ELISA was negative.

Continued to have symptoms... Rebitten 2 more times. 1 in April 10 and May 10.

The new bites WILL NOT heal! I keep scratching and scratching. I started breaking out with rashes 2 months ago where the 2 bites were.

I read that from scratching you can get a bacteria infection?

My PCP does not think the rash is caused from the tick bites.

I disagree, the rash started in the bitten areas and now it is on my chest and arms.

Help???!!!!!

Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :

ELISA is a crapshoot. 50/50 at best.

You are right to disagree with this doctor.

Have you posted in "Seeking a Doctor" to find a LLMD in your area?

Posted by keepsmiling2010 (Member # 29789) on :

I recently tested positive. 10 bands reactive for IGG and 3 reactive for IGM.

I did post and received a lot of information.

I emailed a doctor today with hopes to see them soon!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Might as well look for a more intelligent PCP also!

Posted by keepsmiling2010 (Member # 29789) on :

Any idea what that rash would be? Or what I can do in the meantime?

Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :

Does it look like any of these?

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=848&bih=486&q=lyme+rash&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g3&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

I googled lyme rash in google images.

If it does, count over and down saying which one it looks like.

Posted by keepsmiling2010 (Member # 29789) on :

Page 4, top row, image 5 the last image

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

Wow, ten bands is a lot!! You need to get in to see an LLMD asap!!!

Posted by keepsmiling2010 (Member # 29789) on :

I emailed 1 today. Hoping to see 1 soon! I have so much going on.