i have been waiting patiently for my IgM and IgG results for the last 2 weeks. My doctor received the IgG but lost the IgM, so IgeneX is refaxing the IgM. I will post those results once i get them.
well according to cdc and igeneX i tested negative, but i think maybe otherwise.
Band 39 IND Band 41 + The rest are negative.
Now many LLMDs would say that is a positive result. IgeneX needs two or more POSITIVE bands to give a positive result. But IND is something right? If my band 39 was +, along with 41, I'd be IgeneX positive. Hopefully the IgM will yield better results.
My symptoms have been very lyme-like: blurred vision- increased weblike floaters joint pain finger tremors bone pain (breastbone) glandular cyst on foot herx-like reaction to zithromax slight malar rash borderline low wbc symptoms intensify from alcohol burning pain under feet after exertion TMJ and many more...
*i was in the catskills in december '05. 3 weeks later i got a flulike illness, and then all this started..i have not been the same since. no history of tick bite.
what do i make of this igeneX result along with symptoms and history? if you all could give me some opinions i would greatly appreciate it. i have been in lyme/lupus limbo for months because of the common symptoms these two diseases share, and the slight malar rash screamed lupus, until i learned that lyme can cause it. tested negative for all lupus antibodies.
please comment on my results, 39 being IND and 41 being + scream exposure to lyme to me, but I am looking for more opinions...
thanks and be well. Michelle
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IND is something. And because you have it on a band that is specific to Bb, I would get evaluated by a LLMD. You may have to go on Abx to get a more positive test. Sometimes when your on Abx it brings the infection out, so you start to produce antibodies.
And considering you were in a highly infectious area, I wouldn't think twice about getting treatment immediately!
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