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Topic: Dr Doesn't test for Co-infections

believe3
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6216

posted

Hello all, I have been wondering. I have a

great LLMD and I have been doing a lot better.

But he doesn't routinely test for Co-

infections. He says it is too expensive and we

cover them all with all the different

antibiotics we try anyway. I have been

wondering if I should be tested for them. It

may be the piece of the puzzle that I am

missing. I was just wondering what you guys

thought.

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jblral
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8836

posted

unfortunately, the tests for co-infections can be just as unreliable as the tests for lyme--so, you could have them, and still test negative. My daughter tested negative for co-infections--though after a while, the LLMD gave her a clinical diagnosis for babesia and bartonella. Treatment for those co-infections seemed to help her.

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Lisianthus
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6631

posted

As long as he treats you for all the co-infections whats the point of being tested for them. They are too unreliable anyway.

I'm sure you would like to know exactly which ones you have. So if your insurance covers it, then go ahead.

I have been tested 3 times for Bart, the first was negative the other 2 were positive. Only after a year oof abx did it finally show positive.

Lisi

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believe3
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6216

posted

Thanks, you guys are right. They are unreliable

anyway. He has treated me for all of them. I will

just keep on doing what I am doing.

Thanks

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Love, Merrie
Believe in the power of your spirit..for it will carry you through the darkest hours of your life

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