We are in need of finding a doctor in Georgia that is supportive of treating Lymes Disease. My husband has been suffering for months now with what I think are Lymes Symptoms. We live in Cherokee County (north of Atlanta) but are willing to travel for a good doctor.
He was given the Western Blot by a hematologist in August. The tests were run at Labcorp in Birmingham and only gave us the following information:
Lyme AB/Western Blot Reflex Lyme IGG/IGM AB <0.91
The hematologist considered this to be negative for lymes and won't even consider treatment. I still feel that this could be Lymes, given the symptoms below. Any thoughts on where to go next? He is suffering and is in need of answers!
Symptoms - Red rash on chest 4/08 only lasted couple of days Extreme Fatigue--consistent and disruptive since April 2008 Brain Fog, light headed, dizzy, concentration problems Difficulty with swallowing/throat tight/mucous occasionally Migratory joint and muscle pains neck, jaw, legs, chest, back Muscle twitches fingers, upper lip, eye lids Pain in teeth Stabbing sensation under left shoulder, on back Hoarse voice April/May 2008 Prostatitis twice since April 2008 Fluctuating body temperature chills to hot Sensitivity to light and sound Mood changes Headaches top and side of head Numbness/tingling in left hand last two fingers Numbness in left side of face/head Panic/anxiety attacks Pain in left leg Unsteady on feet Restless sleep occasionally Heavy Acid reflux Diarrhea/nausea intermittently Cheeks flush occasionally
Overview of Abnormal Test Results Consistently elevated liver enzymes since April 2008 Consistently elevated ferritin level since April 2008 Elevated ESR inflammation marker tested August 2008 C Reactive Protein marker at 2.67 high moderate range High cholesterol and triglycerides Underactive thyroid Low Vitamin D level
List ALL Antibiotics ABX that you have taken - None as of yet
Give results of Test you have taken - LYME AB Western Blot Reflex LYME IGG/IGM AM <0.91
What do Doctors think is wrong with you?? We have been told everything from Mono, Chronic Fatigue, MS.
Doctors we have visited- Internal Medicine Hematologist/Oncologist Infectious Disease Rhumatologist Neurologist Gastroenterologist
[ 15. December 2008, 09:33 PM: Message edited by: sickingeorgia ]
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