tickled1
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Hi there,
I decided to go ahead w/the Spinal Tap despite everyone telling me it would be a mistake. The reason I decided to do it is not to look for Lyme, but for Mycoplasma in my CSF.
I keep testing positive for Myco but my Lyme Dr. doesn't believe in chronic cases of Myco so I'm thinking if they find it in my CSF that maybe she'll take it more seriously.
Anyway, please say a prayer that all goes well for me. Thanks everyone!
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I thought there was a whopping 14% chance of finding Bb in CSF. What if you get your hopes up that you'll get an definitive answer only to find another non-answer?
How will they guarantee your CSF sample will be tested for all 8 known strains of mycoplasma? Can the Ducks even agree on which strains cause human disease? Is it a coincidence that mycoplasma is a collateral finding in a lot of illnesses?
According to Leslie Taylor, ND Stealth Pathogen article these strains "may" cause the following:
"Mycoplasma genitalium Arthritis, chronic nongonococcal urethritis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, other urogenital infections and diseases, infertility, AIDS/HIV
Mycoplasma fermentans Arthritis, Gulf War Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus, AIDS/HIV, autoimmune diseases, ALS, psoriasis and Scleroderma, Crohn's and IBS, cancer, endocrine disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, diabetes
Mycoplasma salivarium Arthritis, TMJ disorders, Eye and ear disorders and infections, gingivitis, periodontal diseases including even cavities.
Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum Pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, non-gonococcal urethritis, vaginitis, cervicitis, amnionitis, pyelonephritis, post-partum septicemia, neonatal pneumonia, neonatal conjunctivitis, Reiter's syndrome, peritonitis, wound infections (C-section), low birth weight infants, and premature rupture of membranes.
Mycoplasma pneumonia Pneumonia, asthma, upper and lower respiratory diseases, heart diseases, leukemia, Steven-Johnson syndrome, polyarthritis or septic arthritis, CNS disorders and diseases, urinary tract infections, Crohn's and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Guillain-Barr syndrome, polyradiculitis, encephalitis, and septic meningitis, autoimmune diseases.
Mycoplasma incognitus and Mycoplasma penetrans AIDS/HIV, urogenital infections and diseases, Autoimmune disorders and diseases
Mycoplasma pirum Urogenital infections and diseases, AIDS/HIV
Mycoplasma faucium, M. lipophilum and M. buccale Diseases of the gingival crevices and respiratory tract"
What about the strains they haven't discovered or named yet? If they don't have a good test for it how do they know it is or isn't there? If they don't run the "right" test how will they prove or disprove it's existance?
My neuro wants to do a spinal tap because of my sarcoid diagnosis. No thanks!
After having a painful bone marrow biopsy (BMB) to confirm a diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera, I'd just as soon keep my body fluids to myself. Not enough marrow was extracted to make a diagnosis.
I made my hematologist revisit the slides from my BMB. That was when I learned they didn't test my marrow for infectious diseases. They just ran whatever tests the doctor ordered.
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they are not the funnest thing to do...but if ya gotta do it...... I'll be thinking about you and hoping its quick and painless.....
mtree
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tickled1
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Thank you for all the info and positive thoughts. I'm sure I won't sleep tonight.......
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I sure hope you get the answers you are looking for.
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Geneal
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Over the past 7 yrs, I've heard way too many horror stories on this. I will not do it unless my very life is being immediately threatened.
Let us know how you're doing tomorrow, OK??
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tickled1
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My headache is better today after having the blood patch yesterday but am noticing a flare in other symptoms like bone pain, fast pulse and feeling like I'm not getting enough air.
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glad thats over with.........for you..... when I had mine it was a horror show ....
hope your feeling better soon..... mtree
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tickled1
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Thanks mtree,
I guess I was just hoping it wouldn't happen to me. Boy was I WRONG.
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tickled1
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I am Tutu. It's hard with a 2 yr. old but my husband took all this week off from work to take care of her since I couldn't even lift my head off the pillow.
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tickled1
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I just told him. He said he had no choice! (he really didn't) but thanks!
My Neuro said it will take awhile for some of the tests to come back but so far there isn't any evidence of acute infection like meningitis but she said there were some cells in my spinal fluid but nothing of major concern. So I asked if that was normal and she said she wouldn't say it's exactly normal but wouldn't elaborate further yet.
I can't wait till all the results are back!
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