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Topic: Epstein Barr and Lyme

cheezhead
Member
Member # 12038

posted

the only constantly high levels to show on my numerous ELISA and Western blot tests were for Epstein Barr

I continually tested sero negative for lyme

however due to my tick exposure and numerous syptoms, my doctor clinicly diagnosed me with cronic lyme.

I'd like to know if any of my fellow lymies have tested positive for Epstein Barr

and if thier is any connection to lyme?

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timaca
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6911

posted

see the thread in "medical" about viruses....(How many of us have viral problems too)

Unfortunately, symptoms for lyme and chronic viral infections can be very similar.

Here's what a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic says about EBV:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/3526.html

I have high IgG levels for EBV and HHV-6. I recently started valcyte, an anti-viral drug.

Timaca

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bettyg
Unregistered

posted

yes, to your question.

feb. 1970 i was dx with mono but it was later called EBV.

my total body tests last year verified i had 3 strains of EBV, HHV-6, simplex herpes, and lyme but no-coinfections

i'll have to go read timaca's link; i've NOT been treated for my virus! [Razz]

since i could NOT read the web site, i'm copying here the short text:
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person asked question about EBV and neuropathy....
quoted...

Yes, EBV can cause neurological symptoms which may develop up to several months following the initial infection.

EBV Symptoms may include:

meningitis,

ataxia (difficulty with coordination and walking like drunk),

various cranial nerve problems,

polyradiculopathy (numbness and tingling sensations, weakness)

and a guillian barre syndrome (potentially the most serious because it can lead to progressive weakness and sensory changes).

Muscle cramps have been described but only in the thoracolumbar region (low back region).

It sound as if you may have symptoms of a neuropathy (numbness and tingling) however, with facial symptoms, you may have a cranial nerve involved as well.

In general, the chance of improvement is favorable.

If you have not been evaluated by a neurologist, I would suggest that you do so.

If you are interested in getting an evaluation by a neurologist at CCF, call 1-800-CCF-CARE. Ask for the neurology appointments secretary.

I do not know of any web sites that would provide you with information. [hi]

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Jazzyfizzle
Junior Member
Member # 12896

posted

I tested high for EBV also and my Neurologist has me on anti-virals. Recently they one doctor stated he believes I have MS, and Tory suggested I look into Lyme. I haven't been diagnosed with the Lyme yet but it sure fits the bill.

Jazzy

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timaca
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6911

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Jazzy~ It would be a good idea for you to be tested for HHV-6 too, since it is often high when EBV is elevated. see www.hhv-6foundation.org

If the HHV-6 is elevated too, you would need valcyte (an anti-viral drug), as valtrex is not effective against it.

Timaca

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artraveler
Member
Member # 12764

posted

Hi Cheezhead!
I was dxed with EBV first in 1989, with levels so high that the dr said I'd never work again and he wanted me to start on meds to get me up in the morning (uppers) and meds to get me to sleep at night(downers). I told him right there - I don't think so!!. My 1st dx with LD was in 1999 and now I've been dxed with Masters Disease. I so hope that one day we all can get over so much of this life-altering stuff! [Roll Eyes]

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map1131
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 2022

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Yes Cheezhead early on I also tested highly positive for Epstein Barr. My doc called it lyme on first appt. Put me on heavy abx, many combos and changed it around for 2 months.

He decided that maybe it wasn't lyme since I was not improving on abx. Tested for EBV and found results which he believed that was the answer. That explained why abx wasn't curing me. So he hoped.

Two months later (no abx for EBV) and all these new sx occuring and we realized it was lyme all along. 45 symptoms by then and back on abx.

I don't know if lyme makes EBV test look positive or if EBV is just another virus added to the mix.

Pam

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"Never, never, never, never, never give up" Winston Churchill

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