Topic: How often do you get your CBC & metabolic panel done?
Judie
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My doc is starting me on IM rocephin and I'm already on tinidazole and starting cefdinir (and actigall, then malarone in a few weeks).
She wants me to get my CBC and complete metabolic panel done.
I just looked at the test requisition and it says "standing order 2-4 weeks."
So, do you get it done closer to the 2 weeks or do you push it further?
Thanks!
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GretaM
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Every month. Liver, kidneys, electrolytes and full CBC panel.
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Judie
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Thanks Greta! I was hoping I'd hear once a month. I don't want more needles poking me than necessary. Posts: 2839 | From California | Registered: Jul 2012
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LisaK
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No dr I have seen in the last 8 months has told me to get new bloodwork. Is that Bad? wrong?
I remember asking my old LLMD and he said wasn't necessary- that was while on doxy for a couple months
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Can someone tell me what all the components of a liver panel would be? What do they test (what am I looking for, on my tests, re: liver).
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LisaK
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I am also on IV and I get my blood tests once a week. When I was on orals it was once a month.
-------------------- Lyme, Bart, Babs D, FL1953 I am just sharing my thoughts and experiences - I'm not a medical professional. Posts: 69 | From Midwest | Registered: Mar 2010
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I think doctors have tendencies to test a lot or not. I also think LLMD's test more when they are in states where they are not protected from medical board actions.
My doctor (also my son's doctor) is in Virginia and I think she tests a lot to have a strong paper trail to defend all her practices. For example, it's easier to defend longterm antibiotics if you can show positive antibodies to a lot of the known triggers for inflammatory disease.
My daughter's doctor is in Boston where doctors are protected by a state law that allows longterm treatment of Lyme with antibioics, and I notice she doesn't test as much (standard blood tests, or tests for infection) and just goes ahead and treats based on her clinical judgement.
-------------------- Son, 26, Dx Lyme 4/10, Babs 8/10 Had serious arthritis, all gone. Currently on Valtrex Daughter, 26,bullseye 7/11 arthritis in knees, cured and off all meds. . Self:Lyme, bart, sxs gone, no longer treating. Posts: 496 | From Washington, DC | Registered: Jul 2010
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