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I've already tested positive for Lyme and have been treating for about 3 months (no progress whatsoever). My LLMD has me set up for a SPECT scan. I don't really get the point of it, what does it accomplish? Why even get one done?
I'm aware of what a SPECT scan does. But, it doesn't really effect how you treat Lyme does it?
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I agree with seibertneuuolyme and onbam -- I have been on 6mo of orals and recently had a spect scan that revealed some abnormal results so my LLMD is putting me on a more aggressive treatment in jan (either shots or iv).
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SPECTS can also be used to monitor progress. Despite your lack of improvement, your LLMD would want to have a baseline reading so that if yours is abnormal and you do begin to feel better, a follow up SPECT should show improvement as well.
My LLMD plans on repeating my abnormal scan down the road.
Hypoperfusion is reversible with Lyme, so you know.
Gary
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its used as a baseline and can support insurance if yours is abnormal, BUT like me I had mine at a facility that wasnt used to doing them my LLMD was shocked it read normal..said he would almost be certain it would be abnormal if i had it done at a facility that knew what they were doing and used to reading them.....therefore can now be used against me for insurance and disibilty purposes.........
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