"In my clinical experience, if a patient has symptoms suspicious for Borreliosis, and has one or more of the following bands, there is a very high probability the patient has Borreliosis.
These bands are 18, 22, 23-25, 28, 30, 31, 34, 37, 39, 41, 83, and 93.
[---- from DR C's update from 2005 --- ----The significant antibodies, in my opinion, are the 18, 23-25, 28, 30, 31, 34, 39, 58, 66 and 93.----]"
"When the antibodies bind to the parts of the bacteria, a black band is formed, which is then interpreted as +/-, +, ++ or +++ depending upon the intensity or darkness of the band."
"Equivocal is another way of saying suspicious or almost positive. Please note that "equivocal" is the same thing as "IND" or "indeterminate."
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Band 39: Unknown what this antigen is, but based on research at the National Institute of Health (NIH), other Borrelia (such as Borrelia recurrentis that causes relapsing fever), do not even have the genetics to code for the 39 kDa antigen, much less produce it. It is the most specific antibody for borreliosis of all.
Band 41: Flagella or tail. This is how Borrelia burgdorferi moves around, by moving the flagella. Many bacteria have flagella. This is the most common borreliosis antibody.
Band 83: This is the DNA or genetic material of Borrelia burgdorferi. It is the same thing as the 93, based upon the medical literature. But laboratories vary in assigning significance to the 83 versus the 93.
Band 93: The DNA or genetic material of Borrelia burgdorferi.
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Bartenderbonnie
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Hi alexkfiorre,
Your test clearly reveals your exposure to Lyme.
But according to the CDC, Lyme is based on clinical symptoms.
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Bartenderbonnie
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Holy smokes, 141, you must be feeling absolutely horrible 💔
You now have your answers.
You know what to do. Go foward. Kick Lyme to the curb ! ! !
So happy you found your way here to lymenet. You are not alone. Many very compassionate and educated souls dedicate their lives to helping others here. They saved my life and many others.
It's gonna be one hell of a rough ride, I kid you not. But you got this. Start treating. 🍀
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