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Topic: retesting while on ABX?

gracefullyteaching
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Is it imperative to be off ABX for retesting of Lyme/co-infections?

I am finishing my 2nd month of Doxy this week, and my dr drew blood today to retest for Lyme, etc. I inquired if I should be off the ABX and she said no.

Thoughts?

Otherwise my appt went well: continuing on the Doxy, adding in Azythromycin, & LDN. I have seen no improvement on the 1st 2 months of Doxy, most of my symptoms are neuro.

LabCorp Positive IGM bands 23, 41 (Feb. 2011) after 6 months of not feeling well. No tick bite ever detected. Onset of symptoms was light headedness. Hoping to get Igenex tested next month.

Thank you!

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Lymeorsomething
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Yeah, I think tests become a tad bit more reliable when you're off the abx for a while. I stopped abx for a few weeks a couple of months ago and ended up with a positive Lap Corp western blot.

So the abx challenge does help bring out a positive it seems...

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lululymemom
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Dr. H. at Igenex told me for tests 188 and 189 you do not have to be off antibiotics. For the PCR you do.

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IGM 41 IND, 83-93+ IGG 31 IND,34 IND, 41++, 58+, 83-93 IND

31 Epitope test neg.

Bartonella henselae 1:100

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little_olive
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