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My last visit to my LLMD was back in July. I was doing good, very little pain which was my biggest symptom. We did a CD57 and it came back at 130. My LLMD said that was really good, that my immiune system was working good. He seemed to think I was better. He did'nt come out and say that but that's kinda what it felt like. Since my credit cards are maxed out I stopped going and stopped taking everything. Now, within the last couple weeks I've been feeling some pain again in my feet where it was before. Not nearly as bad but it's there where I need to take my pain pills again. Just wondering if this could be a relaps or something else. I don't have insurance and my credit cards are maxed so I can't go back if this is Lyme again. Is there anyway to tell? I don't think another blood test would show anything different. Not really sure what to do.
Posts: 48 | From Eden Prairie, MN | Registered: Feb 2010
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Guess I should have looked before posting this. The one below me is also on relapse. whooops.
Posts: 48 | From Eden Prairie, MN | Registered: Feb 2010
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No, a blood test only shows exposure, which you already know you have. After that you go by symptoms.
Just to clarify, your LLMD said you were getting better but didn't says to stop meds, right? He said your immune system is working, but didn't tell you to stop treatment, right?
LLMD's generally look for TWO MONTHS of NO symptoms before they take you off meds. When they say you are "better" it doesn't mean the same as being "well."
You probably need to find a way to go back to your LLMD.
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