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Posted 8/4/2017 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
First test results that doc said was Positive - have Lyme's and put on antibiotics.
IgG P66 Ab. Present
IgG P41 Ab. Present
IgM P23 Ab. Present
All Others Absent

Then second test shows (below) and doc says I am cured, don't have Lyme's
IgG P66 Absent
IgG P41 Present
IgM P23 Present
All others Absent

Is the doc correct? Or do I still have Lyme's? Thank for your input.
If there is other info needed, let me know and I will see if I can find it on the paperwork. Thank again!
Posted 8/4/2017 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
When you have lyme disease - there really isn't a blood test that can show that you are in remission.
It is determined by resolution of symptoms.


You took 4 weeks of antibiotics for a chronic infection, right?
How much better are you since taking them?

You need to treat until you are symptom free plus another 4-8 weeks for good measure.

Even if your Dr. was going by blood test results - you still have Band 23 (Igm) present which is Lyme specific - just like the previous test.

I bumped up your other thread to find a LLMD.
Posted 8/4/2017 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much!

Yes 28 days on Amoxy. That was all, symptoms never changed while On the meds or after. They are still present some days better then others but still there all days.

Thank you for the bump on the thread!
Posted 8/4/2017 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
I would call it Lyme. I have only two bands, IgM 23, IgM 41. Almost same your. And I am very much Lymed, plus coinfections. Just starting my treatment.
Posted 8/4/2017 8:39 AM (GMT 0)
So many doctors say, it's not like Lyme or you're cured. I feel that if there is any doubt whatsoever, you should treat and you should treat for a long enough period of time you, past the symptoms. What is ahead if you don't, is something you don't want to experience. You want to nip this thing while you still can and don't take any chances. And don't listen to doctors you have no clue what they're talking about.

And even if you don't nip it in the bud, when you're treating, you're pushing the disease into remission and you can keep it there many times.
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