Topic: Weak Positive Bartonella Result.. Not Treating
lululymemom
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I received my test results from my GP today.
Elisa non-reactive
For Babesia it states: Babesia antibody
Result: Serology is performed only when 3 thin and thick films from 3 different days (preferably taken during a febrile period) have been examined and are negative.
I was told to ask an immunologist about this result???
For Bartonella: Bartonella Henselae IGG Result: 1:100 Send a repeat specimen in 2 weeks (Indirect Flourescent Test)
INTERPRETATION: Reactivity >= 1:320 is presumptive evidence of recent infection. Cross-reactivity occurs between B. henselae and B. quintana.
Well I know I don't have a recent infection as I have been ill for the past 10 years. The doctor thinks these results don't warrant any kind of treatment. It's a weak positive according to her.
I've always suspected Bartonella, but now I don't know.
Anybody with knowledge about this result, please offer your opinion.
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I'm not familiar with that testing....but I would TREAT even a "weak" positive. Positive is positive in my book!
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lululymemom
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I was surprised that I was still creating antibodies after all this time. I think the GP wants to see if these levels will increase over the next 2 weeks.. which is highly unlikely as it is not a new infection.
I would think that positive doesn't just happen without reason but I don't know.
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You're right... at least you can keep that info in your back pocket!
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nefferdun
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It is your life so get someone else, preferably an LLMD, to treat you.
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lululymemom
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You're right.. but BC is much like Montana in that there are very few doctors even remotely aware of Lyme disease here.
I am not going to ignore my symptoms, it's my approach to treatment that is concerning me right now.
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