Band 41 - IgG West. Blot ?????

I'm curious....

....if anyone has had a negative IgM and ONLY band 41 showing as 'abnormal' on IgG.....and, most definitely was diagnosed with Lyme? 

Yes or no answers will certainly suffice. 

I don't want to bog everyone down with detailed explanations.   But please be prolific if you feel like it!

 

It has been a number of years since my last blood test, however band 41 was the only band to show ++ on numerous test I have had. Did this give me a CDC positive Lyme test....no, thankfully I found a lyme literate doctor that clinically diagnosed me from my symptoms.

I have a friend who only had band 41.  They told her she has metal toxicity.  She has had surgery on both elbows and is scheduling for shoulder surgery and has constant stiff neck.  She also has a constant tremor and cannot sleep.  Luckily she is pretty healthy otherwise but she has been told she does not have lyme.  I'm not so sure about that. 

 

Springsjean,

She may well have Lyme or another issue going on besides the metals.  Has your friend tried to detox from the metals?  Metals (esp. mercury) are extremely neurotoxic.  This video is from the Univ. of Calgary.  See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtFsy0rQsak  They contribute greatly to Autism, MS, and Alzheimer's, too.

 

With regard to band 41, it appears that a study on lyme in FL and GA indicates lyme based on 41's presence.

Genetic variability among southern B. burgdorferi sensu lato strains may play a role in the lack of consistently detectable antibodies to specific proteins besides the 41-kDa flagellin, which was commonly observed among patients in this study and others conducted in the southern U.S.

I have Lyme disease (tested positive for band 41 only) and I was misdiagnosed with MS. That said, I strongly urge anyone who is diagnosed with MS because they have lesions on their brain or spine to seek a 2nd oppion from infectious disease Dr. (i.e: Dr. Jemsek, in Washington, DC). DO NOT TAKE THE $40k medication(pill) which ultimately paralyzes you and suppresses your immune system causing havoc on your body later on. Fortunately my husband uncle is a brilliant Neurologist, who has the most amazing mentor whom is the greatest infectious disease Dr. that practices cutting edge medicine. We are unfortunately in a place that is ruled by drug companies (CDC) and a government officials (congress) that seek personal gain for it's self interests, rather than to help people heal with the simple and inexpensive use of antibiotics. I have been able to treat my Lyme lesions and make a complete recovery and so can everyone else who's Interested in exploring the true and proven remedy to beating Lyme disease. The majority of mis-diagnosed MS patients, as myself can be helped. I hardly ever post anything, anywhere, however I felt the need to share my experience and success with not having to end up in a wheel chair, in hopes of helping others
that might be in the same boat that I was in. You can get better and you can walk again if you have been Mis-diagnosed like I was. Lesions on your brain or spine DO NOT automatically signify MS! After 4 1/2 months of being on ANTIBIOTIC IV THERAPY (Ceftin, Docy, raphamtin, Tindizol, Manuka honey , Vit D, VSL PROBOTICS LIVE (45 billion) and a bunch of supplements) all my lesions and aliments disappeared. I was strong, energetic, happy, smart, successful, full of life and felt beautiful again. I hope my post help someone else's out there who's feeling lost or helpless.Lyme is just a chronic infection and once you are able break through the brain blood barrier you will get better. Good luck to all! Warmly, a caring sole that is so great full to have the answers and wants to give back and share the gift I received.

P.S. Remember you will get worse before you get better. That's a sign that you are killing the lyme spirochetes that are infesting your brain, eyes, etc. When you're on Lyme kill cycle the spirochetes release toxins When they die and that what causes you to feel so sick. You need to flush the toxins out as much as possible. I have infared Sauna and tried to drink lots of water. Long and short of my story is that it worked and I want to help as many people out there that I can . I just wish it wasn't as expensive, so hopefully my insight and experience can help someone without them having to pay as much as I did to get this info. (Program regimn). Send me a personal message if you'd like more details. Ultimately my goal is to get congress to pass the bill to treat Lyme appropriately based on my imperical evidence of a successful treatment and control of my Lyme disease. We can not continue to have CDC control our Dr's treatment routine based on their incorrect standardized treatment for Lyme that just touches the surface and doesn't allow them to profit as much as they do when there are people chasing their tales trying to figure out why they are still so sick. We can all win this fight together and be the healties, happiest and most impactful we have ever been. Hope to be part of helping you all heal.

Kate - have you considered seeking out a LLMD and having a consultation?

It could very well be lyme disease...

Kate, unless they have their email address enable to receive an email, you just are waiting to see if they come back and find this thread.

What I would do is make a new thread with their name as the title to get their attention.

And then hope they come back and see their name in the list of threads. We can help bump it every once in awhile to help get their attention.

Sorry..... this is the best advice I could think of.

Thanks Pete!

Kate08 said...
Thanks, Girlie! I have spent a small fortune since getting sick. I have considered an llmd but did not see any nearby in Fl. I am from Michigan originally and I made an appointment with an llmd there but there is a bit of a wait. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have been to neurologists, gastroenterologists, ent's, bone doctors, the Mayo in Jacksonville, endocrinologists, rheumatalogists, er's, primary care doctors, allergists. Since January they have been trying to tell me it is anxiety and depression. When I have taken ssri's for a period of time I felt worse and could not sleep at all. And I know that is not healthy.

Kate - you could start a new thread titled: "Looking for LLMD in Florida" (you could also add the nearest larger city to you). There may be some members who know of one.

Also, have you tried the ILADS Physician Referral system?

ilads.org/ilads_media/physician-referral/

Pete, you are so right! And it is really bad when your family starts doubting you as well. I have always been a bit of a workhorse, seldom turning anyone down if they needed assistance, always trying hard to make things right, but not necessarily perfect, probably always had a bit of anxiety, but nothing that ever impaired my functioning. What I have been going through is ridiculous. Medical doctors have been no help. ER visits a waste. I especially like when they tell me they can't do particular bloodwork in ER. You show them what is happening to your body and they say they aren't going to treat you for a metabolic disease. I am certain this has to do with changes since Obamacare. They will quickly pass out drugs. One made me take something before I was released and told my husband it would make me sleep 8 hrs. I was up 3 hrs later. Crazy!

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