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Topic: Want a positive babesia!

swimmeredurp
Member
Member # 34305

posted

I am trying to get a positive lab test for Babesia

in order to try to get my insurance to cover Mepron.

Is it at all similar to Lyme where taking

antibiotics may sometimes increase the chances of

testing positive? Any ideas?!

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Symptoms started summer 2007
Diagnosed CDC verifiable 01/2010
Stopped treatment summer 2011
Treated Babesia Sept.2011-March 2012
Lyme disease free
Diagnosed with mold sickness March 2012
Almost symptom free, still experience fatigue

Posts: 41 | From Montana | Registered: Oct 2011 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Which lab have you tried. I'm not sure it's like the Lyme challenge, but may be.

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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Tammy N.
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 26835

posted

Maybe try a lab with more sensitive testing - like Igenex.

I tested negative several times, then finally tested positive on the fish test. Make sure to have all the possible tests done, including fish.

Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be.

Posts: 2238 | From East Coast | Registered: Jul 2010 | IP: Logged |

ktkdommer
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 29020

posted

Would they accept the ECP test? Esinophilic cationic protein. This is what our doctor uses to indicate babesia. There is a difference.

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Things are never dull. After 3 fighting Lyme, 2 are in remission. Youngest is still sick, age 22. He has new diagnosed Chiari Malformation and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

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