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Posted 10/6/2015 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
Razzle, I got your email...thank you. An infectious disease specialist I was referred to, says my western blot test has to have 5 bands positive or he does not consider this a positive result from the test. Is this true?
Posted 10/6/2015 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not Razzle - but that's why we need to see LLMD's - not ID Dr.'s.

Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis - the WB test is used as a back up.

Even on the Igenex test I believe you only need two of a short list of significant bands to be CDC positive.

Did you have any positive and/or IND bands?
You could post your results for us to look at.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I'm waiting for the test results. But my new doctor here in Washington state, referred me to this infectious disease specialist. After talking to his secretary, to set up a consult, I was informed that the IDS will not see me until the test confirms Lyme or not. That's when I was told about the 5 bands. I asked if this specialist was trained to deal with Lyme. She said he is 1 of the top 100 infectious disease specialists in the US. Didn't answer my question with that answer. I am trying to find an LLMD in my area, but got very sick after starting Andrographis. Am changing to cats claw and nettle. Herxing too hard on Andrographis.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
1. The current CDC criteria (used by the IDSA and health insurance companies) for a positive Western Blot are as follows:

(a) For IgM, 2 of the following three bands have to be positive: OspC
(22-25), 39 and 41.
(b) For IgG, 5 of the following ten bands have to be positive: 18, OspC
(22-25), 28, 30, 39, 41, 45, 58, 66 and 93.

That's what the doctor you saw is referring to. Yet what Girlie said is spot on. Lyme is a clinical diagnosis. If you had Lyme specific bands that were positive on your test the only way for that to happen is if you have Lyme. Your body wouldn't produce antibodies to fight against something you didn't have.

Infectious disease doctors are very anti Lyme. They are the most outspoken in the medical community that Lyme disease doesn't exist. That's why we all see Lyme Literate MD's or ND's.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Don't be surprised if the ID Dr. doesnt know how to treat Lyme disease effectively. They usually don't.

Are you still feeling sick, or has it subsided since stopping the Andographis?

And, are you detoxing enough?
Hope you feel better, soon.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
I will hopefully get a copy of my test results, and will post them. It seems I need all the help I can get. My double vision and tinnitus, and shooting pains in legs, knees, arms, shoulders, a bullseye rash that shows up during a hot shower, head fog so bad.....I can barely speak at times. Face muscle twitching. Right arm muscles spasming so badly, I can barely pull my fingers and hand in the opposite direction to stop it. Back muscle spasms. Barely sleeping....not eating at this time. No appetite...at all. Anxiety through the roof. I've been taking herbal tinctures....Buhner protocol. I'm about to use my invisible gun on myself!!
Posted 10/7/2015 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Since stoping the Andrographis, I am slowly able to start walking. What is the best detox? I am extremely chemical sensitive and can only wear natural clothing. I cannot even use toothpaste. Or deodorant. I have used hot baths with homeopathic salts in them. But I don't think I can tolerate the heat right now......
Posted 10/7/2015 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for talking to me about thi💕💕💕💕
Posted 10/7/2015 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
I am a chronic....reinfected chronic. Does that change the test results?
Posted 10/7/2015 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Have you tried a warm bath, rather than hot? (With Epsom salts)

Are you drinking lots of water? Squeeze some fresh lemons into some glasses.

What about dry brushing your skin? Or is it too sensitive?

Have you tried Alka seltzer gold?

A binder?

That's a few ideas.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Have not tried Alka seltzer gold. How do I take it?
Posted 10/7/2015 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
What type of binder
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