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Posted by marie (Member # 3980) on :
 
I just finished doxy yesterday & need to get bloodwork-CBC, Lyme Co-infections & Heavy Metals. Will abx interfere if I get this test done Wed-2 days from finishing abx. Thanks.
 
Posted by Bartenderbonnie (Member # 49177) on :
 
According to Dr B's "Diagnostic Guide for Lyme Disease"
a patient should be antibiotic free for atleast 6 weeks for highest yield of antibodies. (page7)

https://canlyme.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/burrascano_0905.pdf
 
Posted by marie (Member # 3980) on :
 
Thanks. I was just noticing he indicates which bands you should see on western blot. Is he saying if you don't have these bands-you don't have Lyme? I originally had 41 & another when I was first infected. Now I just have 93(24 years later).
 
Posted by Bartenderbonnie (Member # 49177) on :
 
Here is a great explanation about the Western Blot tests posted by Lymetoo;

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=042077
 
Posted by marie (Member # 3980) on :
 
is it 6 weeks wait even for co-infections.

I am due back to doctor within 6 weeks for now. They want me to take 6 days Medrol & Celebrex & see a neur also.

I would have to have the bloodwork before starting the Medrol if I take it. I held off on it for 2 months so far.

Unsure what to do. I don't want to be in a worse situation than I am right now.
 


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