Newbie question about testing

i have been struggling with diagnosis with my primary care, and she had ordered repeat tests of

Lyme AB (IgG + IgM)
Lyme IgM AB

I am almost 5 months of exposure. as my understanding these two tests are the wrong tests for someone who has symptoms at 4 and 5 months.

is this correct?

Is this the crux of the problem with dealing with unexperienced doctors with Lyme who follow the CDC method, that they cannot request Lyme IgG and Western Blot?

thanks

Many areas now have 'rules' that state that the Western Blot cannot be ordered until the person has a positive ELISA (what your doc keeps ordering). This is wrong, as that test can miss up to 70% of those that actually have the infections.

Yes, this is one reason that we encourage members to use a LLMD and not their primary or other doc. That and treatments vary widely, but if a doc hasn't had enough ILADS training, they don't understand that and won't treat as long as needed.

I would encourage you to not wait around for your doctor to finally become educated about these infections. Find a doctor that will test you with the Western Blot or will diagnose you clinically (by symptoms) so you can get into treatments.

Even the CDC states "Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods. "
/www.cdc.gov/lyme/

Granted, that's about all they get correct, but the CDC does say that this is a clinical diagnosis.

Great!! Some independent labs will draw blood for this without a doctor's script, or see if you can get one from another doctor.

I have been desperately trying to get my doctor or any of my specialist to sign my IGenix form and I have been unsuccessful. I live in Burlington Ontario and I've even gone to three walking clinics to try and access a signature . As of recently natural paths in Ontario have been banned from signing the form . I am desperately in need of getting this signed does anyone have any suggestions ??