I am about to have a tongue biopsy to try to find out why my tongue is getting bigger and bigger... I wonder if there is any value in asking them to send some tissue to Igenex to check for Lyme or Babesia? Has anyone ever found spirochetes through a biopsy? Thank you.
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
I might be wrong, but I think that would be a PCR test, and I think there's a 30% chance of finding the microbes if they are present. But if the PCR finds something, it's considered very significant (there's no chance of a false positive).
It might be good to call Igenex and ask them about it. Too bad tomorrow is a holiday.
Posted by tick battler (Member # 21113) on :
You should consider getting electrodermal screening done....a good practitioner would be able to see what bacteria or virus is on/in your tongue and which med or herb would heal it.
tickbattler
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
wow. Just wishing you good news, that the biopsy finds answers. You'll be in my thoughts.
Posted by txgirl09 (Member # 21612) on :
I've had this off and on. I hope you find some answers.
Does your llmd think its lyme related?
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
note on electro dermal...it MUST be good practicioner...i lost 600 to one who was awful