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katieb
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Member # 11398

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Just got my results for my CD 57 panel. The number is 16 normal range is 60. Has anyone else had this test? And what can I do to get my immune markers back up.

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sickpuppy
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that's pretty low.
you have an LLMD right?

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JR
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CD57 causes undue angst for LD patients- so sayeth my LLMD

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katieb
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Yes I have a LLMD. Been doing IV, but now the insurance is fighting it

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katieb
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JR what do you mean?

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canefan17
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Cd-4 I've heard this is a better indicator

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Lymeorsomething
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katie, the CD-57 is not well regarded by everyone. Some say that it's not reliable.

Personally, I think that the CD-57 is still a good lyme-specific marker.

When co-infections are heavily involved in the illness, then results seem to be skewed.

Mine has been consistently low and I suspect lyme to be my main issue.

The only thing I've seen loosely purported to raise CD-57 counts is Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound (RBAC) also known as BRM-4 and MGN-3.

See my previous posts.

I guess a better question for you now is: how are you feeling?

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JR
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Member # 16898

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quote:
Originally posted by katieb:
JR what do you mean?

He no longer uses the CD57 test. Some of his sickest patients had high numbers and some of his best patients had low numbers. Not a reliable marker.

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Jessica
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CD4 cells count is used to determine HIV

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