I am a recovered Lymie and you all helped me tremendously. My friend AL is a Lymie and has a dilemma and is too upset too ask for help so I'm stepping in for him.

He tested 8 bands positive on the WB and Spec Scan (moderate) 1 1/2 years ago. Diagnosed with Neuro-Lyme. He was very very sick. It took one year (getting sicker and sicker, all tests negative through Quest) until he went to a LLMD, I showed him the way..... He then went to a very good LLMD in NJ, was treated with 6 weeks of IV, 3 other meds, finally, Ketek for 3 1/2 months (400 mg, 1 a day). He has been feeeling much better, most Lyme symptoms gone. LLMD tested him again, most recently he tested negative on WB and PCR. LLMD took him off of meds, 6 weeks he's been off meds, has not been symptom free ever. Cloudiness has come back, burning in legs, slight headaches, lack of energy, are his symptoms now. LLMD does not think he has any Borrelia left in his system, and will not give any more ABX.

QUESTION: Are these post symptoms he will have to live with? Are these residual effects? Should he try another LLMD for a second opinion?

Al has had may tests from Igenex and MDL, tested neg. for all co-infections but 8 bands positive on WB.