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I am new to the site and have been doing my research on here. I just had en exstensive blood panel done to rule out other disorders and I have an appt. scheduled with an LLMD in my area.
But I have noticed the EBV mentioned in a couple of posts??
I tested positive for EBV before I got my bulls eye rash.
I was just wondering if there was an association between the two?
XOXO, Tara
[ 10-29-2009, 07:49 PM: Message edited by: Tarav ]
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because we are immune compromised or immune-burdened--
we often have MANY other viruses in our load.
we are more susceptible to the effects of infection because of pre-existing viruses OR become moreso after we're bitten and infected.
Ticks carry SO many bacteria, parasites and viruses -- as yet to be discovered, I'm sure. and not well-understood.
My understanding is that a significant % of the human population is exposed to EBV and other viruses and may test positive for it (if they are ever tested) without nec. having symptoms of any kind.
I had increasing fatigue over time and was never tested for EBV. I've never had "mono" by the way.
My sister's doc says the EBV #s can fluctuate day-to-day anyway.
I'm not sure if I can attribute my fatigue to EBV, the lyme, or something else as yet unknown.
Some say it's sort of a rain barrell effect where we accumulate threats to our immune system over time-bacteria, viruses, parasites--
until one day it overflows and there is obvious illness.
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Most healthy people also carry the EBV .. but it is when our immune system is shot that the EBV can cause problems.
I would focus on the Lyme. When you get it under control, you will be OK.
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It is LYME disease, not Lymes.
Most people with Lyme have a positive EBV count and it goes back to normal once Lyme and tick borne infections are properly treated. Sometimes anti-virals are used. Basically, normally dormant infections can become active when you get a tick bite.
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I did not know that most people with Lyme disease have a positive EBV. I do. I have a positive EBV now but did not in the beginning of my treatment. I have been treated for a year and a half now.
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