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numbness/weakness question
1 hour ago in the Lyme Disease Community
Before treatment my symptoms were far more constant and asymmetrical. Now I'm more "classic Lyme" in that sensory symptoms move around and show up in different random places. My Igenex was IgG 39+ 41+, IgM 41+++, all other bands negative (no IND bands), also technically a negative. I was negative on the ELISA screen several times, and my spinal...
YES they are back, questions of the day...
Dec 01, 2009 08:04PM in the MedHelp Social Community
I'm going High Def this year, and bought my new hardware through Black Friday deals. I didn't do cyber Monday, but I was out from 4 AM-11 AM on Friday plus online Thurs, Fri, and Sat. I put up a couple items for decoration before Thanksgiving and hope to do more this weekend. Gift for person who has everything: Organizational stuff for them to keep ...
testing
Dec 01, 2009 04:47PM in the Lyme Disease Community
Your situation is not totally unlike the "antibiotic challenge" that some docs use to try and get positive results. From the website for Dr. Crist, a well-known LLMD: "False negative test results, on the other hand, are a much bigger problem, in my experience. Negative Western blots convert to positive in 18 to 24 percent of cases, if fo...
possible lyme?
Dec 01, 2009 12:36PM in the Lyme Disease Community
Hi, sorry you are here, but given your history and symptoms I think you are wise to give Lyme a closer look. If you haven't done so already, look for Pam Weintraub's "Cure Unknown" (now in paperback and check your library) and the documentary "Under Our Skin" (kinda pricey DVD, but lots of clips to watch for free online). Both have easy-...
POSITIVE LYME
Nov 30, 2009 08:29AM in the Lyme Disease Community
Steroids suppress the immune system and can therefore have a negative effect in infected patients. While you would surely get short-term relief, if the steroids get into your system they could worsen any Lyme or other ongoing infection. I don't know if shots in the arms/legs get into the system enough for it to matter, but I would be cautious. I know t...
Foibles and Fads.
Nov 30, 2009 06:45AM in the MedHelp Social Community
I stash tampons like a squirrel does nuts. They are tucked in the linen closet, behind books in the bookcase, etc. I'm preparing for the day when I run out and am unable to leave my home. Not sure why? I use chairs to form piles of stuff instead of keeping them clear for sitting. I put on old plastic frame glasses when I get home to keep my newest pa...