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Topic: Various Test Results

Larae30
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Member # 35220

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So I went and got copies of all of my results today so I can take them to my LLMD appt. later this month. I was wondring if you all may have some insight into some of the results.

I tested positive in what I think was ELISA, I tested positive also on the WB and it says IgM positive, IgG negative and then for the IgM it says bands present: 41, 23 kDa. What does this mean? Is this helpful at all? I am wondering if the LLMD will want to do more testing or this will give sufficient info?

Something I thought was interesting is that my platelets nosedived between August (when my symptoms started) and late November, going from 294 to 121. Is this typical in lyme?

I know for sure I need to get tested for coinfections also.

Thanks for any help!

[ 12-14-2011, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Larae30 ]

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Treating lyme, bart and babs

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Hi! You may want to change your topic to say "various test results" .. click on the pencil/pad icon next to the date.

I have really bad neck pain, so just stopped by to give you this link:

Western Blot Explanation
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/42077

(it explains the bands)

Your LLMD will treat with a + ELISA and WB.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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well.. I guess everyone thinks I gave the only answer needed?? or they're just ignoring you!! [Roll Eyes]

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