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Topic: Positive ELISA, Negative western blot, not lyme?

hesscg
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Member # 30847

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Been treated for lyme and feel better after the first dose of antibiotics. I am starting the second dose now, but I am worried that if the western blot came out negative that maybe I don't really have it....

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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A positive ELISA carries a lot of weight since it is known for false NEGATIVES.

If you could post your WB results we could try helping you understand them.

Which lab did you use?

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