Topic: Has anyone heard of changes in Eosinophil counts being an indicator for Babesia?+
BackinStOlaf
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Spoke to my LLMD over email and he pretty much thinks Babesia is def in the picture. I have had breathing difficulty for a year but it was shown to be from a vocal cord dysfunction (probably nerve related so we figured Lyme)
I 100% have lyme but co-infections we were not sure because I don�t have specific symptoms for them. But my LLMD said that even though I had no positive test for Babesia, my eosinophils (type of white blood cell) could be a marker for this possible infection. I googled it and I did read a few things about that.
I took Mepron in early 2011 for a few months with no reaction/change. Still not sure if we should be fighting off Babesia. I don�t have air hunger from not getting oxygen to the red blood cells, I have it from a vocal cord abnormality.
I�m so confused now. I�m scared to do babesia treatment again because it costs a fortune :/
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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The normal eosinophil count which is a part of a routine CBC test may be elevated as a result of G.I. parasites. In my opinion it is unlikely to be elevated as a result of babesia.
There is a more specific test of a certain class of eosinphils which can be elevated due to babesia. I would suggest a challenge test using babesia meds for this test. It is called the ECP -- eosinophil cationic protein test. I have posted on it several times. Should show up in a search.
Bea Seibert
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GiGi
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Eosinophil may or may not be elevated because of Lungworm/Varestrongylus Klapowi that is for many a part of Lyme. I posted about it a day or so ago.
It starts in the gut and moves all the way up causing a variety of problems, including lung, throat, and head.
For Dr. K. it has become a most common treatment for his patients. Google.
Take care.
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