Need help / opinions on IGX results...thanks

Was wondering if I could get some opinions on the below IGENEX lab results please? I have many lyme symptoms and neurological complications. thank you

IgM
31 I
41 +
all other bands negative.
CDC neg
IGX neg
so, obvious IgM is negative

IgG
31 I
39 I
41 ++
58 +
83-93 +
CDC neg
IGX pos

PCR serum neg
PCR whole blood plasmid positive

thank you!

We can help you find a LLMD. Just start a new thread titled: "Looking for LLMD in/near _______" and fill in the blank.

Or, you can contact ILADS for names:

ilads.org/ilads_media/physician-referral/

In addition to the recommendations, you can email me and I will check my list of LLMD's and send any that I have for the area you are searching.
Just click on the envelope below my screen name on the left.

When you do have time...please take a look through the thread at the top of the page titled: "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" It's packed full of useful information. Learning about lyme is something that will help you greatly on your path to wellness.

Thank you for your reply. I had a LLMD that ordered that test for me and after the results came back, they said the next plan was to have a CD-57 test done as well as some other tests. In the meantime my symptoms were getting terribly worse, major neurological complications. My LLMD was disorganized and dragging their feet with ordering my tests. It got ridiculous and I got pissed off and no longer dealing with them. Closest LLMD to me is over an hour away and I have severe trouble riding in a vehicle even 5 miles. I assume that I probably have late stage or chronic lyme (?) I've been taking some natural stuff to combat the lyme....still would like definite confirmation from a doc or someone that it is lyme and not something else. Have lots of balance and vestibular problems. Vision problems, but eye doc says eyes are fine and that it must be how my brain is processing the image...or maybe lyme he says. Confusion, getting lost in my hometown. Gait problems, coordination. Light, sound sensitivity.
thanks

Hi dazed -

I'm so glad you're moving on from the first LLMD. You need a partner you are confident in and trust. For some of us, this takes a few attempts but you have a good "take charge" attitude, which you're going to need! There are EXCELLENT LLMDs out there - you just gotta find the right one.

Believe it or not, many people would love to have an LLMD within an hour's drive. Perhaps there are some viable options you can consider in order to get to your first couple of appointments (have a good friend drive you, hire someone, etc.), and then maybe the LLMD would be willing to do phone consults with you every now and then afterwards. It's worth a shot.

Yes, you will likely receive a dx of late-stage or chronic Lyme. Again, a solid LLMD will be able to dx w/out testing. Your insurance company might require specific tests and specific results so that is something to prepare for. Most LLMDs don't participate in insurance plans but it's still possible to get your treatment covered.

Quite honestly, if you read through the "New to Lyme?" thread at the top of the page, you'll understand how your test already confirms being positive for Lyme. The proof is already there - you just need the Cliff Notes for how to interpret the test, which is in that thread.

Even if your test was negative, which it isn't, the CDC recommends that the tests not be used solely for diagnosis - that MDs should also consider exposure and symptoms.

Some LLMDs and insurance companies still like having a CD57, which is inexpensive and is supposed to indicate if your immune system is struggling in a way that was once assumed to be unique for a condition like Lyme. But more and more, this test is not providing the kind of information that is helpful with diagnosis or treatment.

Your sx are in line w/ many common Lyme sx but most people who have Lyme also have other co-infections, which are carried by the ticks as well and can include similar symptoms. Here is a very helpful questionnaire you might want to fill out and share w/ your next LLMD - very helpful for diagnosis & treatment:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3673749&g=3673789#m3673789

The "New to Lyme?" thread also has some critical detox suggestions that you can start right now while you're waiting to see another specialist. You'll want to have a solid detox protocol in place before starting treatment, anyway.

-p

thanks for all of the above replies. The first LLMD I was working with was two hours away, but since I can't ride in a vehicle due to the motion problems, they were consulting with me over the phone. They didn't confirm nor rule out Lyme, but said if the CD-57 was low, then it was Lyme, and if it was high, then it probably wasn't Lyme. They said the results definitely show that my system is reacting to something. I've had an MRI and MS has been ruled out. I'm currently taking cannabis oil and a transfer factor. Not sure if the CD-57 test is something that I can order or not. IGX was doctor referral only, but the first ELISA test I had didn't require a doctor.
thanks everybody

I just had the CD-57 test done and it came back as 270. I haven't seen new LLMD yet but I know that this is one of the tests she uses. Is it possible to still have Lyme and have a score of 270?

thanks

thanks. I'm getting the Bartonella test done here in a few. Trying to piece together this whole thing. Thank you