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Topic: Is this right about Doxycycline??

Hail
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Member # 9671

posted

Hi..
I am the person who has not had any bloodwork..that will change tomorrow

I see my dr and told her be prepared.

Ok on to the question..

If i am taking doxy and if i have blood work done it will show a positive?? I was told that you will always have a pos even if you have going through the meds is that true??

Also is the western blot a good indication ??

thank you very much you are all very wonderful and make me feel comforable to ask questions..

thank you again
Hail [spinning smile]

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hiker53
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Member # 6046

posted

You may or may not get a positive on a blood test with antibiotics--just like you may or may not get a positive blood test when not on antibiotics.

The western IgM and IgG are the tests you want. You may also ask about the PCR test and ask to be tested for co-infections such as bartonella, ehrlichiosis, and babesia.

Good luck. Hiker

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bettyg
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posted

you want your western blot IGM/IGG blood test done MON. - WED. NOON ONLY! Can't sit in post office over weekend!

MD must sign IGENEX's downloaded request form, PUT DIAGNOSIS code on it, and write you want results FAXED TO DR., and snail mail copy. Mine were lost at clinic 4.5 wks!

It's prepay $190 for WB tests. Co-infections are more. Call to find out prices, etc.

Blood tests should be sent only to:

Igenex in Cal., MD labs in NJ, or Bowen in Florida

medicare; it's free; IGX files for you...

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