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Posted by lolalily (Member # 33440) on :

I got my lab results back from quest. It is ..

IGm 41

IGG 41, 58, 93

I am now on ceftin 2x a day ( allergic to doxy

and amox) They say it is not cdc positive but

they consider it positive. So do I finally have

an answer to what has been going on for two

years??? I think am so used to everyone telling

me it was in my head that I am having a hard

time accepting that I have an answer. God

bless you all [Smile]

Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :

After you treat for a while, you will likely get more positive bands.

I started out with a negative test, and just a clinical diagnosis. A year into treatment, I tested CDC IGM positive. Thus backing up the clinical diagnosis.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

From Dr C's WB explanation:

"Band 93: The DNA or genetic material of Borrelia burgdorferi."

Posted by lolalily (Member # 33440) on :

I read that, and admittingly got eaxcited. Not that I want this awful disease, but just relieved to finally

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Yes, most of us here were also relieved. We understand that feeling!

Posted by lolalily (Member # 33440) on :

I think it is my 3rd day on abx. I am queasy,

my muscles are twitching so badly and worst of

all, I my legs and arms are exhausted, like I

ran a marathon. I am scared out of my mind and I

know there aren't any dr offices open. I am

trying to stay calm bc I kn ow anxiety makes it

worse, but I am scared [Frown]

Posted by LymeGoAway (Member # 25041) on :

It sounds like you are herxing, which is a good thing--the antibiotics are killing the Lyme. It's not unusual for the first herx to hit three or four days into treatment.

Please try not to be anxious, this will pass. Just try and rest.

You might try drinking some lemon juice and water to help you detox (get rid of the dead bacteria) or taking an epsom salt bath.

Are you taking a magnesium supplement? That might help with the twitching.

Posted by lolalily (Member # 33440) on :

I'm used to the twitching. Today my elbows and

heels burn and random joints...weird. Very bad

headache. Funny you mentioned the lemon and

water, I've been drinking it all day, and plan

to get some epsom salt tomorrow. Thanks for the

advice...it really helps. As for the anxiety,

I've been plagued with panic disorder for nearly

18 years already...half my life! [Smile]

Posted by rks (Member # 24316) on :

Have you been tested for coinfections too? If not, I'd recommend it. Chances are you will probably have at least one - perhaps the Bartonell-like organism - if not more.

Good Luck with your treatment. I got a lot worse with treatment and there was a time or two I was questioning whether this was what I should be doing or not, but these past few weeks I have been feeling better than I have in years!

Posted by lolalily (Member # 33440) on :

Bartonella was the first one to come back and was negative along with something else startignwith and E. I am new to this. I saew a reputable LLMD in NY, He treated my sister in law as well.

My nerves now are about my 2 little boys ( 3 and 5) each had a tick inbedded in them for about 24 hours before I noticed it 1 and 2 years ago .

I listened to their ped and believed him when he said that they were fine bc no rash formed and they had no flu like symptoms. Now I wonder.