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Topic: Parasites

skies
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28064

posted

I'm sure this has been talked about before, but doing a search did not bring up the info that I'm looking for..

How does one know if parasites are a problem for them? Is there a specific test that your LLMD can do to find out?

I have read many things lately that discuss parasites, and I'm starting to wonder if this is something that I need to address at some point... But I'm still not sure how I would know if it is a problem or not..

Thanks in advance.

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

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Specific testing methods and labs are mentioned in the comments. Most tests are just worthless.

Search past posts from Gael (her web name here: glm1111) and also from GiGi
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-galland-md/intestinal-parasites_b_804516.html

Intestinal Parasites May Be Causing Your Energy Slump

- by Leo Galland, M.D. (Practicing physician, author and leader in integrated medicine.)

January 6, 2011
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[ 01-09-2011, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]

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emla999/Lyme
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Skies,

Based upon personal experience and based upon what I have read and heard from others, parasite testing via labs is HIGHLY inaccurate. There seems to be a very high number of false negatives when it comes to parasite testing.

Bellow is a list labs that appear to better at detecting parasite infections than are most other labs.

http://www.parasitetesting.com/tests.cfm

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/gi-effects-microbial-ecology

http://www.diagnostechs.com/main.htm

*** The Metametrix DNA parasite test seems to be recommended quite alot.

A list of labs specializing in parasite testing.

http://www.badbugs.org/labs_specialist.htm

Some doctors such as Dr. K and Dr. Simon Yu say that they have better results at detecting parasites using forms of energy testing such as EAV or ART.

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[ 01-11-2011, 02:33 PM: Message edited by: emla999/Lyme ]

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Keebler
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Another current thread on this topic:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/101446

Topic: Parasite Knowledge
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skies
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Thanks to both of you for the info, I appreciate it.

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