LymeNet Flash: Working around IV coverage, using Babesia instead?

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Posted by Deshi (Member # 30949) on :

Saw a few posts that some insurance cos. find babesia a life threatening illness. I have a positive test from MDL. I also have Anthem BC of CA. Has anyone had any luck with getting IV coverage for babesia instead of lyme? Any advice?

Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :

You better have a positive blood smear to get anything. Igenex's FISH test isn't acceptable either to conventional places. They believe it's a hoax I think. Antibody tests mean squat for most regular docs/insurance.

Even after all that Babesia is very easy to cure with oral drugs - usually 1-3 weeks max of Mepron/Zith or Clindamycin/Quinine. [Smile]

You do know for most it doesn't even cause symptoms, right? LMAO. If you still have your spleen and are not immunocompromised, it's benign.

NOTE, I'm speaking from the non-LLMD perspective.