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Posted 9/27/2013 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys. For the last 2 months or so my life has been miserable. I am having a whole host of symptoms and have gotten no answers so far from doctors. To sum it up quickly..... Mainly I have

- debilitating fatigue. My main symptom. Its so bad I'm unable to exercise, and I'm a very active, fit person. No matter how much I sleep it's does not go away.
- sharp nervelike pains in both legs. Numbness+tingling as well
- cant concentrate, awful memory
- Cold sweats and feelings of shakiness, especially during exercise
- depression
- joint pain

I thought it was diabetes at first but my test came back negative. I never suspected Lyme because I don't remember any rash or tick bite, but I want to consider all possibilities. What do you guys think, should I get a Lyme test? By the way I'm 21 years old.
Posted 9/27/2013 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Yes why dont you request a lyme test. Do you spend a good deal of time outdoors in wooded areas etc ?
Posted 9/27/2013 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Not really.

What is the most reliable test? Money is not an issue.
Posted 9/28/2013 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Igenex Laboratories based out of California. You can contact them and they can send you a kit. We also recommend getting evaluated by an ILADS trained LLMD. If you click on the New to Lyme thread at the top of the lyme forum there is info there on how to request a dr and lots of helpful information too!

The lyme tests are still pretty inaccurate and test for co-infections is even worse. Many LLMD's only require the western blot from igenex and diagnose based on symptoms and response to medication.
Posted 9/28/2013 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
I would definitely consider it as a possibility and test for it...
Especially if doctors can't figure out what's wrong.
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