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489867 tn?1209207294

Western Blot results Help

I have been very sick for some time and finally in July 2013 was tested with the western blot test and came back positive they said one line. Didn't understand and Had test done in Nov and now have what I can see 6 re-active. here is the test result copy from my patient portal.
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot LYME DISEASE AB(IGG),BLOT NEGATIVE (NEGATIVE) no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 18 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 23 KD (IGG) BAND REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 28 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 30 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 39 KD (IGG) BAND REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 41 KD (IGG) BAND REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 45 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 58 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 66 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 93 KD (IGG) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot LYME DISEASE AB(IGM),BLOT NEGATIVE (NEGATIVE) no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 23 KD (IGM) BAND REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 39 KD (IGM) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 41 KD (IGM) BAND NON-REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013
TEST IN QUESTION- MISC QUESTION () Nov 13, 201
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"Borrelia burgdorferi Ab(Lyme)(IgG,IgM), Western Blot 39 KD (IGG) BAND REACTIVE () no change from previous Nov 15, 2013 "

I had a hard time reading the closely packed text (a by-product of Lyme)
but if you have reactive band #39 you have Lyme disease.

Ricobord, a member here, can give you a much better explanation but what I recall -----  if you have a positive #39 then you have Lyme disease. That is one of the more definitive bands.

I hope you're on antibiotics. (You didn't say).
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And here's another link from the ILADS page:

           ilads  [dot  ]   org / ilads_media / physician-referral /

I will also send it to you in a private message through this system, if that is easier to read.  You will see a "(1)" next to one of the 'buttons' to click on in the blue bar near the top of this page.  Click on the button and it should take you to a place to click to get the message.  

It's way too complicated for anyone with Lyme brain -- I'm having trouble with it, and I don't have have Lyme brain anymore!  

Ask a friend to help if it's still a problem, okay?  If not that, then let us know you're still having problems and we'll figure something else out.  Hang in there!
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I understand that you can also just email to


      contact   [at]    ILADS     [dot]     org


and tell them where you are located (and near what big city, if you live in a not-big city) and they will send you names of ILADS docs.  If you still have problems with getting names, let us know and we'll figure something else out, okay?
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Addressing your concerns about how many different 'things' that have gone 'wrong' in the past: It's possible for multiple health conditions to occur at the same time in a person, of course. And I can't say that they ALL are related to Lyme or not-------- probably not ALL but perhaps MANY.

Looking at it from a logical and critical thinking standpoint ----- ( I'm not a doctor!)  it makes more sense to think that many of your symptoms have a common starting point----- tick borne infections.

I know, that's hard to conceive of but so many people have  had multiple health problems resolve just by taking antibiotics----- which just  has to mean a bacterial problem not multiple health issues that all of a sudden have decided to descend upon them.

Not that long term antibiotics are always a walk in the park. And symptom relief doesn't usually happen quickly. There's only one way to find out---- antibiotics and a GOOD Lyme specialist (which you are trying to find, as soon as we get the email problem to ILADS solved.)
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On my browser (Chrome)  Contact Us is at the very top of the page on the right hand side JUST ABOVE the bright orange DONATE TODAY.

I did try the link that you, mojo, suggested and even though it looked like a link and was clickable it didn't take me anywhere.

Its always confusing when different browsers work in different ways. Trying to give precise directions is difficult.  

I hope grey will try them both. (grey---- I just sent a PM to you also.



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1763947 tn?1334055319
You email them where it says contact us at the bottom of their home page.
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489867 tn?1209207294
I I have tried a few times and can't seem to find were to request 3 names from  ILADS dot org. Any clue. I am going to see this Dr even if I can start antibiotics it will help till I can find a   ILADS Dr. Just can't find were to ask them on there site. I know other Dr has list so many different things wrong. But I really hate to say I think mainly it is Lymes. Because this year alone I found out I my bladder backs into my kidney (or the other way lol) lots happen in 2013 have a kink in kidney or bladder line. Can't tell when I need to pee till I NEED to run. last year was bad also found out have GERD Barrets sm. Too many to fast for me Oh and was  LOST didn't even know were I should say till I meet you guys. And I do read all
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