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Posted by kara (Member # 42590) on :

Hi all,

I just saw a Lyme literate naturopath who works closely with an LLMD. He said that based on my symptoms and lab work, he thinks I definitely have Lyme and probably also have Bartonella.

I've put my symptoms and lab results below. What do you guys think? I would love to finally have a diagnosis.

Symptoms: I have intermittent sensations and pain all over my body, a repetitive stress injury in my hands, menstrual irregularities, abdominal muscles which twitch when I am relaxed,

gastrointestinal problems, Reynold's syndrome, and a propensity to pull muscles easily, to name a few. [Smile]

My first symptoms started shortly after I visited a rural area in February 2011.

IGeneX labs:

IFA:
negative

IgM Western blot: (negative)
41+
31 IND
83-93 IND

IgG Western blot: (negative)
41+
39 IND

PCR (overall positive):

PCR serum:
Plasmid: positive
genomicin: negative

PCR whole blood:
Plasmid: negative
genomicin: negative

CD 57 panel:
%CD8-/C57+ Lymphs: 2.2%
Abs CD8-CD 57+ lymphs 33/UL

I am happy to give more information if it would be useful. Thanks!

Kara

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

You have INDs for Lyme bands, and many consider those weak positives.

Your symptoms sound like Lyme symptoms.

I'd say work with your LLND and LLMD - they have the experience to help you try treatments.

Also get blood tests done so you can see what to boost.

You have a good East Bay support group which you can see listed at the left with Support Groups - click on United States and California.