Have been treated for Two years for constant headaches and migraines,tested for lyme 5 times came back postive the last time only ,however the 3 week cycle of meds didn't relieve the headaches .Should I retest with a doctor specializing in Lyme disease. Westport Ma. 02790
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Definitely get more help!! Three weeks of meds won't cure anything.
You also need to get tested for coinfections...esp babesia. Babesia causes a lot of migraines and headaches.
Will send you a PM.
Posted by Dayle Ann (Member # 1657) on :
I cannot agree with LymeToo enough. Your migraines are a strong indication of central nervous system involvement. By all means PLEASE get to a doctor who is truly knowledgable about Lyme and knows better than to rely on the Infectious Disease guidelines, which are grossly inadequate.
Diagnosis of Lyme disease should never rely on test results; it is a clinical diagnosis that can be confirmed but not negated by blood tests. Blood tests for Lyme are by their nature unreliable. In addition, by the time there are enough antibodies for a test to detect, the disease has already disseminated.
Three weeks of doxy will not begin to treat disseminated Lyme. A good LLMD will make sure your get the evaluation and treatment you need-- and deserve.