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Antibody test like western blot and elisa show that you have been exposed.
PCR means they have found the antigen itself, so you have the disease.
It is like seeing the footprint of the abominable snowman (antibody) vs. seeing the snowman himself (antigen). If you see the footprint only, then it might be old, with the critter long gone. If you see the critter, he is definitely there!
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Just talked to Dr. J's office and they said the same thing as you, she has the disease. I guess intellectly I knew that, but emotionally I was hoping it wasn't definitive. aaaggghhhh!
Dr. J's office called back today and my husband talked to them and they recommended 3 mos of antibiotics and said no need to do Western Blot.
We are blessed because it really hasn't been as bad as it could be. We were lucky my daughter had the bulls-eye, that we found this site and were directed to Dr. J and, that we tested positive and we are all getting treatment (espcially considering the area we live in).
I was able to avoid alot of the pitfalls because of the people on this site that had been there.
I know many others on this site are much sicker and are having a harder time getting treatment and dealing with insurance companies.
Do you mind if I ask what abx Dr. J put your 18 month old on? I have a good MD that isn't an LLMD (YET), but he is learning and is willing to do whatever he needs to to get our family better. Thanks!
I just picked up the prescription from the pharmacy and this is what I got:
Amoxicillin 200/5ml 1/2 teaspoon twice a day
However, my husband got the call from Dr. J's office and he didn't know exactly what they were calling in.
I've learned in the past (because my 3 year old is being treated for Lyme and the pharmacy has made mistakes) to double check the prescription with what the Dr. said they called in.
So, I still need to call Dr. J's office and confirm that what I got is what they called in.
I'll try to call in the next day or two and I'll let you know if it is different. Email me if you don't hear from me in a couple of days.
Is your LLMD working with Dr. J? I know he consults with other doctors.
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