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Posted 11/14/2016 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hello! Has anyone tried LDA/LDI as a means of treatment for Lyme? And if yes, has it been helpful?
Posted 11/15/2016 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi ResillienceR - welcome to our community!

I'm sorry you have lyme disease, but glad you found us here.


There are a few current threads currently discussing LDI. I am contemplating it.

But, my dilemma is about it just taking care of symptoms vs actually treating it.

There are a few people on the forum who have gotten results with the LDI.

Since you are new to the forum, it would be helpful for you to take a look at the thread at the top of the page titled; "New to Lyme?..Start here!' It's packed full of useful information....
Posted 11/15/2016 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Ok! Thank you for replying so quickly. In terms of taking a more natural approach to treatment, do you have any recommendations. I've been suffering from this plague of illness for the last six mths. I have persisent nausea, abnormal gait, weight loss and a host of other issues. My doctor who is supposedly skilled in holistic medicinal treatments refuses to prescribe any form of oral/IV antibiotics. This is beyond frustrating as I've only tested positive for Band 41 on Quest Diagnostics Lyme testing.
Posted 11/15/2016 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
One of the popular herbal regimens is Buhner's

Here is a link to his website:

buhnerhealinglyme.com

The protocols on there may be his 'outdated' versions....he has published books recently for all the infections.

I buy my tinctures from Buhner's recommended sources.

(I use Woodland Essence and Sage Woman Herbs)
Posted 11/15/2016 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Do you believe the tinctures or tablets are more effective?
Posted 11/15/2016 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum. You can use the search feature to find posts about LDI. As far as tinctures vs. pills, I think it moreso a matter of preference. Some people don't want to take a lot of pills.
Posted 11/15/2016 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
I started out with the capsules...but I was swallowing so many capsules, tablets already...and I had some issues with my esophagus already...so I switched to tinctures.

The tinctures are better when you're titrating up from low dose.
Posted 11/17/2016 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hello! How can I get a blood sent to IGenex for Lyme testing. I am in the NY area and I'm unsure about how to initiate the process.

Post Edited (ResilienceR) : 11/17/2016 9:59:54 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/17/2016 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
You just call Igenex and order a test kit. Then take the lab req to your Dr. to sign...and take that to a lab for the blood draw (unless you can get that done at the Dr.'s office) and send off to Igenex.

make sure you do this in the beginning of the week...(Mon/Tues) - as you want it to reach Igenex before the weekend (Igenex is closed on weekends)

www.igenex.com/Website/

The best bang for your buck is the Lyme Western Blot IgM and IgG - costs $210.
Posted 11/17/2016 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
What is the most effective test IGenex offers in determining past/current Lyme infections? I recently took Questlab's test which produced a negative result with only Band 41 being "REACTIVE". Need to ensure that these horrific symptoms that I'm experiencing are in fact being caused by Lyme.
Posted 11/17/2016 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
The Lyme WB is the best test for lyme.

It will do IgM and IgG but it can't tell you if you have past..or current lyme infection.

I tested positive on the IgM and I had the infection for 15 months at least. (That's how long I was symptomatic).

Some people test positive on IgG and have active infection.

If you have symptoms...that is how you measure an active infection.
Posted 11/17/2016 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Can you also recommend a good test for lyme co-infections? Sorry for the continuous questioning but its a bit overwhelming attempting to figure out what is going on with my body.
Posted 11/17/2016 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
You can use Igenex for the co-infections as well. Just know that the co-infections are even less reliable than testing for lyme. Many false negatives.

When testing for the co's - make sure you test for Bartonella and Babesia.

For Babesia I see people using the FISH test.

I'm not sure about which Bartonella test from Igenex is best.

You could start a new thread titled: "Igenex testing for Bartonella and Babesia" or "Best Igenex test for co-infections"
Then more people will see what you're inquiring about.

Some people use Galaxy Labs for bartonella - but it is expensive.
Posted 11/17/2016 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Don't worry about asking questions - we've all been there...believe me!

...and that's what we're here for...to help you.
Posted 11/17/2016 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Did you see the thread on LDI ?
Posted 11/18/2016 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
No I haven't seen the thread on LDI treatment. Is possibly for you to embed it into this thread?
Posted 11/18/2016 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
Here's the link to the other current thread on LDI:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3523272
Posted 11/18/2016 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Do you also know anything about effective treatment for the Gastric and Neuro portions of Lyme?
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