Yup, my latest Western Blot produced yet another new reactive band, 23 IGG.
I now have 5 reactive bands, 23, 30, 31, 39, and 66. CDC Positive.
The problem is that they are all on different tests, ha ha. 4 separate blots over 2 years. Proof how totally unreliable these outdated tests are. Of coarse, one could spend a lot of money for IGenex testing, but money I don't have. Besides, I don't need an expensive test to tell me how absolutely horrible I feel.
After 1 1/2 of treatment, the 23 IGG appeared along with the consistent 41.
So this tells me I'm unfortunately still fighting the evil bugs that come out of hiding at their own volition. Changing up meds, adding and subtracting this and that, in the mainstream medical maze for spine,and fighting the good fight.
Posted by Badtick (Member # 9794) on :
Once you treat and experience a die off/herx, IMO, there is no point in doing additional lab testing for Lyme.
Posted by Bartenderbonnie (Member # 49177) on :
I sincerely disagree Badtick
One thing that all Lyme patients crave is evidence. Searching. . .
Western blot can have use. It can gauge progress or not. Residual damage may or not be bacterial in nature.
On my headboard on my bed is a note for my last wishes;
"Autopsy my lower spinal cord fluids and brain tissue for infection and bacteria DNA of borrelia and Bartonella. Send all samples to IGenex labs.
Also, check for fatal Lyme myocarditis. Use immunohistochemistry ( IHC). Look for spirochete within the myocardial interstitial infiltrates, in the sub endocardium and in the pericardial tissue in association with lymphos - histocytic infiltrate or leptomeninges."
Whether I'm alive or dead, doesn't change my desire for evidence. Trying to make a better outcome for the next lyme sufferer.