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Just received my 9 year old son's lab results. He has been having fatigue, sore throats, neck pain, etc... I'm not sure what to make of results of lab work...need help. Lyme
AB/Western Blot Reflex: IgG & IgM P41 ab. PRESENT.
Lyme IgG/IgM Ab: 1.05 (Range 0.00-0.90) HIGH.
Lyme Ab Interp.,EIA: Equivocal.
Lyme Ab, Quant. IgM: 1.13 (Range 0.00-0.90) HIGH.
Lyme Ab IgM Interp., EIA: POSITIVE.
Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
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ktkdommer
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I wish I could help but I only know IGeneX lab Western Blot results. It appears he has Lyme. What did the doctor say? Will you be referred?
Good luck! Having a sick, young boy is not easy!
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Thanks Lymetoo...This is lab corp labs. And 41 is the ONLY positive band showing all others say absent. Im wondering like KTKDOMMER says, do you think I should have him retested through IGenex? Ped. Dr. said he does NOT have Lyme....I'm thinking he does!!! I just don't know what to do to help him :-( I appreciate the imput....KTKDOMMER & LYMETOO!!
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Your Ped didn't even run the right WB. Its supposed to be Lyme, Western Blot, Serum. Would be better if you could run the basic Igenex Lyme test.
I think it's #188 & 189, they have a website you can check. Cost is around $200.
If you can't, see if your Ped will run the correct test through labcorp again.
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Thank you all so much!!! I will def. spend the $200 for peace of mind and to get my little boy well again.
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I know it cost a lot (IGenex) $$$ but, why only get tested for Lyme disease.
Why not get tested for the most common Co.�s at the same time. If you don't get better with the Lyme treatment them you�re just wasting time...right?
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Steve.. but... she can test for Lyme with Igenex .. and then find an LLMD if it is positive. Of course, we all know it's better to find the LLMD first.
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: Steve.. but... she can test for Lyme with Igenex .. and then find an LLMD if it is positive. Of course, we all know it's better to find the LLMD first.
I think he meant that while she is getting him tested for lyme she might as well get him tested for the co's at the same time (through igenex)
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Yeah Lymetoo...I am just hoping now the Pedi. will sign off on the IGenex test being as she said 2 times he does not have Lyme. I don't know what I will do if she will not...any suggestions?
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If your doctor wont allow the test, its probably time for a new doctor. If your gut tells you there is something there, trust it. I had pneumonia as a child, and it took my mom 3 doctors before I was diagnosed. They kept telling her I was fine, but she knew. I was really sick by the time I was finally diagnosed.
It is so importent to get Lyme as early as possible, keep looking for a doctor until you find one that takes you seriously. There is a new nonprofit that helps pay for igenex testing, and kids get to the front of the line. Pm me if you need the name of the group. I am sorry you and your little guy are going through this. I know how hard it is to see your children suffer.
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Lymeorsomething
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What did the MD say? With those results, he should be treating already for pete's sake
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