over 2 months ago I tested CDC positive on a LabCorp Western Blot, IGM positive bands 23 and 41 (IGG negative). After 2 months of doxycycline and a few weeks of azithromycin added in, a retest showed nothing. (Was still on abx while tested). Am I correct that if it is truly Lyme, it would go from positive IGM to positive IGG? Feeling so frustrated and scared. Wondering if my neuro symptoms are something else. Any advice appreciated. I head back to the dr next week. Thanks! gracefullyteaching (symptoms for 9 months, no evidence of bite/rash, started with light headedness, panic attacks at night)
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My husband had the same results and was cdc positive, took a month of doxy and was then completely negative on both but it was right after a tick bite that was known.
Tested through igenex
-------------------- Diagnosed with chronic neuro lyme 12/10 after 30 years of vertigo.2 tick bites in 3 yrs from upstate NY. Was on omincef for nine mths..zith and rifampin stopped.Remission~ All the pain and symptoms are back and I am not treating now with biaxin. Posts: 788 | From New york..queens | Registered: Nov 2010
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miapiaface-- I was not on abx prior to first Westernblot which showed CDC positive. I questioned my dr (not a LLMD but an agressive treater of Lyme, had Burrascano's guildelines in her office), and she said I did not need to be off abx for retest. My next step is to get the Igenex done.
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I was abx the second time they did the western blot at Dr R? Two months into abx...He never mentioned stopping them? What will that do if you stop and retest?
Happy moms day
-------------------- Diagnosed with chronic neuro lyme 12/10 after 30 years of vertigo.2 tick bites in 3 yrs from upstate NY. Was on omincef for nine mths..zith and rifampin stopped.Remission~ All the pain and symptoms are back and I am not treating now with biaxin. Posts: 788 | From New york..queens | Registered: Nov 2010
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