I was told it would take about 3 weeks for my Igenex test results to come in, but I called Igenex yesterday and they said they'd already faxed my results to my LLMD!
I didn't have an apt to find out the results until mid July and the suspense was killing me! Finally, when I called today, they had a cancellation Monday morning! I am so nervous because what if he says everything is fine, like all the other docs?!
I have already seen the results to all the other blood tests he ordered through a normal lab and I am allergic to wheat, chocolate and majorly allergic to milk. Cholesterol is through the roof and my cardiac CRP is 15.4, which is off the charts.
Cardiac CRP shows inflamation in the heart and can be caused by heart disease, infection, and some other things. Normal results are like 1 or less and even a result of 4 can triple your chances of a heart attack. I am so scared!
Has anyone else had this type of test result and know what it means in regards to lyme and/or co infections?
Also, I had a cardiac calcium CT today to see how much calcium I have in my arteries around my heart and my heart rate was so erratic, I had to reschedule it. Then today, during the re-scheduled apt, my heart rate was still super erratic, even with a beta blocker taken before.
My heart rate would be in the 70s, then the 60s, then the 80s and so on. It stabalized if they had me hyperventilate and then hold my breath for 9-10 seconds, so they got the picture they needed, but Im just so scared of what the results will be! Anyone else experience this erratic heart rate?
[ 06-20-2012, 06:35 PM: Message edited by: js8 ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I think I just had to give up worrying about anything. My energy back account no longer had the resources for worry.
I try to turn that energy around to hope & planning.
Sounds like you are low in MAGNESIUM. FISH OIL & HAWTHORN extract are also great help for the symptoms you describe.
Topic: To everyone with CARDIAC symptoms please read!
Cardiac support,
MITOCHONDRIA, MYELIN & ADRENAL SUPPORT - and how these can help the heart in various ways. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Do NOT start statins. High cholesterol is common with lyme. The LLMD will advise. There are many safer ways to manage this besides statins.
CRP is also often off the charts. It all makes sense. Really. Magnesium, Fish Oil and liver support can help.
Back to what the LLMD may say on Monday if the lyme test is negative:
What he won't say:"get out" (like many other doctors do).
What he's likely to say if that happens: let's look at the big picture here . . . and he will keep looking.
Also know that a negative test can NOT rule out lyme. Also know that there are other tick-borne and other chronic stealth infections that a good LLMD will consider. Details:
Diagnosing Lyme Disease (&/or whatever else is going on)
Other tick-borne infections and other chronic stealth infections - as well as certain conditions - that can hold us back are discussed here. -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Going from 60's to 80's is NOTHING to worry about. Try to relax.
IMO, unless you are very debilitated or over 40, I would also not worry about the CRP. You will not die tomorrow from it. It means that you have inflammation in your body from the Lyme & Co's.
With treatment, that will come down.
Posted by js8 (Member # 37715) on :
Once again, I am so thankful for all of you who are able to give such knowledgeable advice and talk me down! Thank you! I was in SUPER PANIC mode tonight! I feel SO much better reading your responses.
Thank you, Keebler, for the links. I will read them...
Of course I will let you guys know what happens at the doc on Monday. I feel blessed to live within an hour of a LLMD, even if he's not the most famous or fabulous - LOL!
I can't imagine I won't be diagnosed with lyme and/or the co-infections he tested me for. I just hope it shows on the bloodwork because it's a lot harder to convince other people you are sick without a definitive test result.
After all these years, I just want to KNOW something, not just suspect it!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Keep us posted!! Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Try start on magnesium citrate.. It was a miracle for stabilizing my heart. At least 150 mg 2times per day. I no longer take beta blockers after 8 years.
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
Low magnesium can cause cardiac irregularities, and lots of other Lyme symptoms. Lyme disease causes us to be magnesium deficient, as the Lyme bacteria live in our cells and use it.
Supplementing with magnesium will also help to reduce the calcium buildup.
The CRP is a measure of inflammation. Ask your LLMD if he uses systemic enzymes to reduce inflammation...if he does, then you can do this with his oversight.
I started systemic enzymes on my own, and have had great relief of muscle and joint pain, and especially headaches.
You can also take Omega 3's...fish oil...to reduce inflammation. I notice a difference when I'm on it.
Posted by js8 (Member # 37715) on :
Thank you lulu and Carol! I will ask the doc about those supplements...
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