My first appt. with an LLMD is still 10 days away and I am just ending a round of strong antibiotics and feeling sooo much better!
I have another 14-day supply of Doxycycline which I was going to continue with to keep the bacteria at bay, but I'm concerned that 4 continuous weeks on abx will affect the outcome of my IGENEX tests. Does anyone know the answer to this?
From what I understand, this will not affect the Western Blot, but for other tests I don't know. And if I continue for 10 more days I will have been on an antibiotic for 24 days prior to the blood work.
I tried to get an answer from the doc's office, but the nurse beat around the bush and could not give me advice either way.
I'm travelling 4 hours for this appt. which many of you can relate to, and hope to get as much done on the first visit as possible.
So, my question is, should I clear my system of antibiotics before my appointment/testing, or should I stay on them for fear that it will give a chance for the bacteria to return stronger?
Any ideas? And thank you!
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In fact last week I sent them an email through their contact form on the website but got no reply. Picking up the phone is a lot quicker and I will do that!
I'm glad to know that you would keep going.
Thank you!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Judie: [QB] The only CDC positive result I got was when I had taken doxycycline for just over a month and was still on it.
It was a Labcorp test. Go figure....
You're kidding that's crazy!
You and Lymetoo convinced me it's best to keep the abx going. A Lyme friend of mine said he would do the same, too, so there's my answer!
Thank you, Judy!
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