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Topic: C3a - C4a Question

seekhelp
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I read through many of the past questions here on this topic. I received results today on these tests.

C3a: result 264 - normal = 0-940

C4a: result 12,300 - normal = 0-2,830

With an elevated C4a, CD 57 of 40, and other markers am I just kidding myself thinking I can beat my Lyme w/o IV?

I've had no positive labs on any autoimmune diseases like lupus, rhrumatoid arthris, anti-thyroid panels, and many others.

The same things pop up over and over again but docs mainstream docs insist it's not possible: positive labs related to Lyme and Babesia. [Smile]

Ironic, huh?

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djf2005
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I might consider IV in your shoes, or IM.

You have tried a lot.

Hang in there.

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seekhelp
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Any help?

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carly
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My c4a was very elevated, about 52,000.
After 4-5mos of tx it was 10,000.

It has recently been tested again, will get results soon. It's been just over a year.

The idea of IV has been tossed around, but my llmd hasn't insisted it's necessary. If I reach a plateau, I expect it will be.

My c3a was nml, I think. I don't remeber anything about the cd57.

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Allie
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May I ask where you have your C3a and C4a tested? Can you use any lab?

Thanks
Allie

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seekhelp
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LabCorp did it. They send the blood to Jewish National Labs in CO.

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kitty9309
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My C3a is normal.

C4a started out high on no abx(3775), got higher when starting abx (mino only) (12005), dropped back to the original high after 4 months (zith/Rif only(5403) and is now, after adding more abx (zith/rif/plaq/doxy to mino)... 19,995.

I see my doc soon. In the past, when it increased, it was seen as due to increased cytokines from die off after adding abx.

I know it is a reflection of inflammation. That could be die off and/or continued infection.

Mine was sent to National Jewish thru Quest, so any major lab can send it out for you.

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