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Topic: FISH test?

beths
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 18864

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My LLMD wants me to take a FISH test-i"m doing pretty well, jut still have leg heaviness, and occ shortness of breath.

So, my question is..how long were you off abx when you had your test, was it + or - , and was it worth the $$

Thanks

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catskillmamala
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Member # 12536

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My babs fish test was the only positive test I 've gotten for any infection and it resulted in me doing a course of mepron which I think was critical to getting well.

I don't remember the cost but I don't think insurance covered it.

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Geneal
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Mine was a waste of money.

Fish only tests for two of the 13+ known strains of babesia.

Mine came back negative.

However, had all of babesia symptoms.

Treated for well over a year before clearing of most babesia symptoms.

I did mepron and malarone at different times.

Hugs,

Geneal

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kitty9309
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Mine was initially negative by FISH.

I am getting retested next month ( I assume same test, but not sure) if my night sweats continue.

I am in Maryland as well.

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kmj
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Member # 18400

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Interesting. My Fsh was +ve last Nov. Did 4 mths of mepron/azith combo, retested this fall and FSH test was -ve. LLMD declared my Babs cured. But what you're saying is I could still have Babs despite new -ve test?

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beths
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How long was everyone off meds before testing for Fish-were you off meds?

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