Greatings All- I didn't expect to have to do this, but I JUST received my Igenex results over the phone and must decide whether to take a long drive Monday morning to get additional testing (have already had many) and/or get a script for Doxy.... The nurse was kind enough to read them all to me over the phone so I can seek advice and decide what to do.
Positive Band 23 last summer Positive Elisa two weeks ago (still can't get the bands from ensuing wb-so did Igenex)
Where I am baffled is that I am officially Igenex and CDC negative today- and my thought previously was that, perhaps, in some way my past Parvovirus b19 COULD have hindered my band 23 results last summer....that is still unclear...
So I didn't test positive on band 23 through Igenex but here are my results:
Please forgive for seeking help as such- I don't have a legend for specific notes re: stars, etc... and I want to make the right decision for my health, treatment, life.
ps. I have been taking doxy for five days and have noticed that I can now pick my legs up....so, perhaps it's working- I don't have anymore...
Thank you so much- Many Blessings -
[ 03-16-2012, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Lunaangel ]
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
Elisa tests come with bands? I don't know about that.
Have you had your Immunoglobulin levels checked? ie total, serum, quantitative IGA IGM and IGG?
I think if you are deficient in your Imm's - that is reflected in your Bb test results.
Posted by T.Maria (Member # 36396) on :
Not really sure on the band reading but if you are having symptoms of lyme maybe it would be best to speak with a LLMD and clinically see if you should get treatment.
I believe that there are many factors that may hinder the test.
Posted by Lunaangel (Member # 33576) on :
susank- I have been unable to get the bands from the wb following that elisa... don't know what those would have been- so I did the Igenex-just was pointing out the positive elisa....
Will add Imm. on to the list for Monday-thank you- Checking my labs for serum- can't remember-
Thank you!!!
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
Yes - test for the totals and subclasses. Do you understand the tests I am talking about?
Posted by Lunaangel (Member # 33576) on :
I think so- I just found "Immunoglobulin A" on my celiac panel