Results according to dr are that I DO clearly have babesia and also Lyme disease.
I still find these results disapointing. I know they often come out this way but it is frustrating psychologically and financially.
I have questions about future treatment and testing that I will post in a different thread.
What are your thoughts as to the lyme results?
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sixgoofykids
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If you are questioning the results, you can have a band 30/31 confirmation test which will show that those bands are showing due to Lyme Disease and not something else.
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Not sure if you have seen this, but may be good for reference.
9 cross-reactive for Borrellia 12 specific for Bb 18 unknown 20 cross-reactive for Borrellia 21 unknown 22 specific for Bb, probably really the 23/25 band 23-25 outer surface protein C (OspC), specific for Bb 28 unknown 30 unknown; probably an outer surface protein; common in European and one California strain 31 outer surface protein A (OspA), specific for Bb 34 outer surface protein B (OspB); specific for Bb 35 specific for Bb 37 specific for Bb 38 cross-reactive for Bb 39 is a major protein of Bb flagellin; specific for Bb 41 flagellin protein of all spirochetes; this is usually the first to appear after a Bb infection and is specific for all Borrellia 45 cross-reactive for all Borellia (sometimes people with Lyme who have this band positive also have the co-infection Ehrlichiosis) 50 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 55 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 57 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 58 unknown but may be a heat-shock Bb protein 60 cross reactive for all Borrellia 66 cross-reactive for all Borrelia, common in all bacteria 83 specific antigen for the Lyme bacterium, probably a cytoplasmic membrane 93 unknown, probably the same protein in band 83, just migrates differently in some patients
-------------------- IgM- 31,34,39,83-93 IND IgM- 41+
IgG- 31,34,39,83-93 IND IgG- 41++ Posts: 610 | From Lymeville | Registered: Nov 2010
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Well, no I am not questioning the results on band 30/31 just wish there were more positives so I could feel more confident and my sceptical husband could have a stronger proof. For my insurance company it would be good to have positive babesia. I have to do more tests for that.
Thanks Fuel, that is really interesting about banc 30 being a California strain.
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3030-the dr thought my response to the anti-biotics and artemensinin were very important concerning Babesia.
These are the symptoms that increased:
headaches daily (off and on all day) floaters nausea/dizziness night sweats (every night and much more drenched) feeling unwell and needing to lay in bed a lot
I'm not so sure of anything BTW I didn't even think I had Babesia but could tell the dr had seen and heard this many times before from patients.
TuTu thank you for the strong band message and I will print out the above and read when i am up to it.
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You're welcome! It's a very important thing to read!
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Pinelady
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If you are not satisfied you can retest after challenge.
But for me--you have it and more. And that is what I would treat.
Don't forget to keep away yeasts and keep your bowels in good working order for the best results.
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