Just to clarify, in your opinion, would a LLMD see any significance with band 41 and my symptoms? What do people do who can't afford out of network doctors? Honestly I don't know how much longer I...
Another question; anyone have experience being treated by a psychiatrist? I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety and am on medication from a psychiatrist but have never mentioned Lyme to...
Hi everyone! Finally got my test results back from Quest. Of course, it says negative, but also says reactive to band 41 IgG. I know quest is not very reliable so I'm taking it with a grain of salt...
Great 😒😒 I didn't have any choice about the lab and I can't afford to do it any other way I guess I'll cross my fingers. I'm basically convinced I'm Lyme positive so it's just a matter of...
Following up with some new info: my sample, drawn today, is being sent to Quest in Chantilly VA for a western blot. Hopefully that's good news? Has to pull some serious teeth just to get staff in the...
Last summer. My house is surrounded by woods on 3 sides and fields on the other and I spend the majority of my time working outside. I remember several bites but never gave it a second thought until...
Can you do the Igenex test without their test kit? I can't remember all that's in the kit - other than a lab req and some tubes for the blood - but I think there may be instructions for the lab as...
I just saw the Igenex price list and well, that's pretty much out of the question for me. So I guess I'm gonna do whatever she wants or whatever my insurance will cover. Can they not test it at the...
I'm getting blood drawn right in my doctor's office, probably tomorrow. No idea what happens with the sample after that. I imagine it'll just go to the hospital lab but who knows. I guess I'm not...
Hi friends! Me again! Just a quickie this time. I finally sucked it up and called my MD about testing for Lyme (not LLMD so I was nervous about her reaction). She said if I can recall being bitten,...
Thank you Denise! I'm so happy to hear that you are healed and that alternative medicine was successful for you. I'm continuing to take the low dose of doxy in addition to olive leaf and high doses...
Hi folks, just a quick update and some followup questions... Waiting to hear back from my MD about setting up a blood test, but still fairly certain Lyme will be revealed. I'm still taking the Doxy...
Thanks Girlie. My doxy dose is low, 150mg once a day. Prescribed for what doctor diagnosed as rosacea. I just started that detox supplement last night and ordered some activated charcoal on amazon....
Hi friends, another question for anyone familiar with doxy. Is intense facial flushing and burning an aspect of herxing? It's been worse than usual since I started the doxy, I'm hoping it's part of...
I think therapy is a good thing, assuming there is a level of trust and comfort with the therapist. I've always fought my battles with depression and anxiety but it took a SERIOUS turn suddenly,...
Thanks guys. I have a few docs in mind now. Going to make some calls on Monday :)...
Will do! I'm taking my mom to an appointment with the homeopath on Monday so I'll see if I can ask a few questions. I'm happy to hear homeopathy has worked for others; my family swears by this...
Yes, I just did the questionnaire. My score was in the 60s, depending on how severe I rank symptoms in section 1....
Another thought...has anyone had experience with homeopathic doctors? My mom is friends with a DO who practices homeopathy. I'm wondering what her perspective would be about diagnosing and treating...
I have not done much research into probiotics. I do take digestive enzymes and I eat yogurt regularly, but I'll do some more reading into probiotics and liver support. I have a detox supplement that...
Kristen, I'm new here (and not even confirmed Lyme patient, yet), but I thought I should add that there's no shame in therapy or medication! I have been struggling for over a year. I drive my family...
Skyy, I'm so happy to hear I'm not alone in regards to the strange hives. Mine are not so much itchy, more burning and usually isolated to my face, neck, and upper chest. It only appears in...
New to Lyme and this forum, but looking for a doctor who can review my symptoms, test, and hopefully diagnose and treat me. I live in Springfield Ohio, willing to travel to Dayton/surrounding areas...
The labwork I had done in September of last year. Again, I know nothing about it but it was a metabolic panel, lipid panel, CBC, WBC, and I also did a urinalysis at that time. I have all that info...
Traveler, I do have good insurance for the most part, especially prescription coverage (although that goes away in June when I turn 26 so I'd better take advantage now!). Any suggestions on how to...
Thanks again! I really appreciate your taking the time to respond. I'd never heard of herxing but wow, that makes so much sense. I'm feeling a little better about all of this after looking at the...
Thank you both for the insight. I will look into the testing, but not sure how feasible it'll be money-wise. I'm on a tight student budget :( Let me add another piece to the puzzle: the most recent...
Hello! I'm new to this site so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place. I'm looking for some advice regarding medical issues that I've recently realized may be related to Lyme. I'll try to keep...