At least your bloodwork shows something. My daughters first symptom was pain but the tests showed nothing! Too many drs rely on tests too much, then assume it's in your head!
Don't be afraid to fire a few docs if needed.
Sorry not familiar with eosinophil. Guess it is part of blood like lymphocytes. Sorry not much help. Wanted to say hello to fellow night owl!
MommaK
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Michelle M
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quote:Originally posted by brian123: He wants to wait for the ELISA...and then
in 3 weeks on my next visit, rerun my
bloodwork.
Brian, this statement assures me that your doctor has no idea of up to date information about lyme disease.
If he DID, he would know the ELISA misses up to 70% of people with lyme!! I can tell already he won't give you the more sensitive western blot if your ELISA is negative.
You really MUST find an LLMD. Also, you should scrap the ELISA and have a western blot done through IGeneX. All labs are NOT created equal; IGenex tests for more strains and looks at all the bands on a western blot, whereas other labs omit two of the most specific bands. Meaning you could be highly positive on those bands and other labs won't even report it. Please read Dr. C's explanation of the western blot, and read all the thread.
You're so right -- you need a doctor who knows more than you about tickborne diseases. Sad that doctors haven't educated themselves any better. If I were you I'd post in "Seeking a Doctor" -- or at the very least contact IGeneX and ask for a kit to be sent.
Good luck!
Michelle
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