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Topic: What test to have?

shoebottom
Junior Member
Member # 15363

posted

I have been looking around on the boards and have not found a clear pin answer. I want to know what test you have done for lyme or lyme related problems.

Thanks

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Geneal
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 10375

posted

For Lyme, Igenex Western Blot tests 188 and 189 (IgM and IgG).

Costs 190.00.

Probably the best place to start.

Hugs,

Geneal

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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I agree with Geneal!!

www.igenex.com

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bettyg
Unregistered

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welcome! glad you found us.

per your request, just sent you my newbie package.

do a search after copying it to MS WORD;
use edit, find, and type igenex in there; hit enter until you come my very detailed info on igenex and western blot igm and igg testings! [group hug]

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shoebottom
Junior Member
Member # 15363

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Anyone know if insurance companies over this, I have BCBS?

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daise
Unregistered

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Hi shoebottom,

You could argue with your regular ducks (docs = quack, quack!) to order a western blot and most likely get nowhere or you could get an LLMD.

I don't know about BCBS, and they have different plans.

daise [Smile]

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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Many companies will reimburse you for your office visit and most prescription plans will cover the meds.

If you need IV, that's another battle in itself.

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shoebottom
Junior Member
Member # 15363

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Thanks so much for your help.

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