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Is it possable after all this time to have a relapse?Yes, or a reinfection. Or both.
Has anyone had this happen?
There have been plenty with this happen. Its the first time around for me.
will a blood test for lyme always show posative once you have/had it?
Not necessarilyShould I go to the doctor and get a blood test?
Depends. What kind of doctor? Where you treated by a lyme doctor sixteen years ago? I tend to think maybe you werent? Theres a seeking a doctor forum if you want to post over there to get a doctor.[/B]
Very few labs do reliable blood tests. Igenex, Bowen, and MDL are the reliable only ones I know of. There are lots of missed dx of LD because doctors in general are not Lyme literate, and because they use inappropriate diagnostic techniques (many lymies don't test positive on bloodwork), or do the wrong tests or wrong laboratories.
Really, don't mess around with this. If it is a relapse/reinfection and you catch it early, you'll save yourself serious heartache and mounds of money.
At the bottom of the page is the "Hop to" window. That will take you to Seeking a Doctor, where you can also maybe find a support group, and to Medical, where you can do some more research and get more info.
Check out the new members links
I am sure you are right. There were so few doctors that knew anything about it. Most just told me I was crazy. Not even sure how many blood test I had, spinal tap. They tried all sorts of oral meds and then a three or four week course of IV. I got so tired of going to doctors that I finally gave up on them. I know over the years I have had other times of symptom return but not like this. Thanks
Welcome to LymeNet, and also to The Colorado Support System!
I'm going to have to make this brief, because my lights are flickering off and on from the sudden snow...
but, I wanted to share with you the new member links, to get you started with information.
Because you have dealt with this disease before, some of this may not be new to you...but, I do hope that you will try to plow through it in order to become your own best advocate!
Would also love to write more to you via email, so please just drop a line if there is anything that we can do to assist you, OK?
My very best,
Melanie
LymeNet Links for new members: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/009342.html
Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano's Guidelines: http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_1102.html
Rose's 15 Facts for Newcomers: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/011977.html
Symptom Check List: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/021063.html
Abbreviations for Lyme-speak: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020494.html
Making the most of your LLMD visit: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020605.html
Camp A and Camp B: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/021395.html
Something to share with friends and family members: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum3/HTML/008886.html
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WELCOME To LYMENET
Here's more goodys! A typical response to newcomers.
Hi and WELCOME! Get a LLMD or at least Dr that is willing to learn about lyme. Borrelia Burgdorferi is a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms and on your response to treatment. Good Luck, bumpy road ahead.
Post for a LLMD in Seeking a Doctor. Ps remember I am not a Dr, just a fellow sufferer.
How to Search Courtesy of Danq
LymeNet Links for New Members
Newbie's Lingo
Lyme Disease Audio Network
Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines
CDC Website on Lyme Disease
International Lyme and Associated Disease Society
Lyme Disease Symptoms
Rashes
Co-IinfectionsThanx M
Rose's 15 Facts for Newcomers
Making the Most of Your LLMD Visit
Camp A and Camp B, The Lyme Disease Contoversy
2nd Version Camp A Camp B
Why You Can't Trust Medical Journals Anymore
Something to share with friends and family members But You LOOK Good!
Labs
MDL
Igenex Labs
Western Blot Info
FDA It is important that clinicians understand the limitations of these tests
Explaining Borreliosis (Lyme) Western Blot Tests
Explanation of Western Blot Bands
Igenex Labs on the Western Blot
Melissa Kaplan's Lyme Website Explains Western Blot
Dr. C Explains Western Blot
- Not present
+ Low
++ Medium
+++ High
+/- Equivocal = indeterminate (there, but not as intense as Low)
Drug Interactions and Other Drug Info
Drug Digest
American Medical Women's Association Tiscali Reference Encyclopedia
Herxing
What Is a Herxheimer Reaction?
What Is Herxing?
The Herxheimer Reaction
Check Diet Link Atkins Diet
Sexually Transmitted ???
Transmitted Through Sex?
Sex Question-Serious-Adult Content
Video On Demand: Blood Supply May Be Source Of Lyme Disease Infections
Good Site Canadian Lyme Disease Association
FDA on Lyme Testing
Legal Help
( No you don't always see a bite and if there's no bullseye the only way your going to be able to tell is (symptoms) and (((Maybe))) WB or lyme dot blot 3 day urine banged with abx's to free your antigens up for the test. )
See this ( . )thats the size of the larva stage tick...
Next nymph size... ( * )
Next is adult ( o ) to ( 0 )
Pretty small????? HUH
Marnies......... Ten Points Regarding Mg and Lyme Disease
In a Nutshell P1
