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born2net
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Member # 18783

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Hello and thank you for reading this.
I got my Igenex test results as well as the standard Quest diagnostics results.

My Quest Diagnostics for Lyme disease antibody EIA with reflex to western blot was 0.25 NEGATTIVE.

My Igenex test bands results were:
23-25 Positive
41 Indetermined

My LLMD thinks I do have Lyme and is starting me on treatment ABX treatment.

I read in the "Lyme solution book" that Dr. Singleton sais in the book that he likes to see 41 Positive and mine is Indetermined. I know Lyme is ultimately a clinical diagnosis but wanted to get some of you more experienced lymers to maybe give me your opinion on these results ...

I just don't want to treat something that it's not. I will try the ABX anyways for months to come as I exhausted other avenues for my sickness but just wanted to get your 2 cents.

Thanks again for reading this,

Sean.

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Ringing ears
Headaches
Stiff Neck
Upper/Lower muscle pain
Crtsyal like noise from neck/back
heart palpitation
Cracking joints

Quest Diag EIA AB Screen: 0.25 negative
Quest Diag IGG,IGM,WESTBLOT: negative
Igenex Bands 23-25+ & 41 indeterm

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disturbedme
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 12346

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Well, not a lot of bands (but neither did I), but 23-25 is the outer surface protein C (OspC), specific for Bb (lyme disease). So I would say it looks like lyme (especially if your LLMD believes so).

A band showing an Indeterminate usually just means a very low positive... if that makes sense.

I am glad you are seeing an LLMD. That is all that matters right now. Seeing an LLMD willing to treat. [Smile]

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My Lyme Story

Posts: 2965 | From Land of Confusion (bitten in KS, moved to PA, now living in MD) | Registered: Jun 2007 | IP: Logged |

Keebler
Honored Contributor (25K+ posts)
Member # 12673

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Sean,

I trust your LLMD's opinion. Remember he has treated many others who had similar presentations. His experience - and his advanced education in this field - is all at work here, too.

If he has taken your history, assessed your symptoms, considered the test and come to the conclusion that it is likely lyme, I think you are in good hands.

I am glad to hear that you have read Singleton's book. That is a wonderful tool as you move forward.

This might help some in understanding the tests:

Dr C's Western Blot explanation:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=042077

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bettyg
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sean,

print this off ... then circle the postive and INDETERMINED one; it iwll explain what each means.

read it over and over to eventually comprehend it ok! [Smile]

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/42077

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Lymetoo
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Be SURE to read Dr C's Western Blot Explanation.

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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Geneal
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Member # 10375

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If you are symptomatic, and have band 23-25,

Then I would agree with your LLMD.

Don't count on Quest to find anything.

Lucky they found band 23 IgM for me.

That and 54/75 symptoms got me diagnosed with Lyme by a duck.

Then my LLMD seconded the diagnosis.

Hugs,

Geneal

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METALLlC BLUE
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6628

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You have Lyme.

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I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.

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born2net
Member
Member # 18783

posted

Thank you...
Well started treatment this week...

Me... strange been on ABX Doxy for a week and still not feeling better ... mmmmmm

Just kidding ... Hey, I was hopeful... I know long road ahead seems like... I will keep my fingers crossed and my mouth open ( for lots of pills and herbs to go in there )

Thanks for the support, u r great,

Sean.

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Ringing ears
Headaches
Stiff Neck
Upper/Lower muscle pain
Crtsyal like noise from neck/back
heart palpitation
Cracking joints

Quest Diag EIA AB Screen: 0.25 negative
Quest Diag IGG,IGM,WESTBLOT: negative
Igenex Bands 23-25+ & 41 indeterm

Posts: 26 | From Agoura Hills | Registered: Jan 2009 | IP: Logged |

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