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06/24/2008 10:57
lmcclure4477
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I wanted to try the Western Blot and ELISA through my doctor first just to see if it comes back negative. Unfortunately my insurance won't pay for the test if I use the Immunoscience or Ingenix. I wanted to try the test my insurance will cover first. And we are low on money right now and don't have the money up front to pay for a 1000.00 test.

I have a question: If my doctors don't know how to read the test results, why should someone pay 1000.00 to get the ingenix test if their doctors can't read the results? Would I have to see a doctor who deals with Lyme before I have the test done?

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06/24/2008 11:51
lulu71730
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I think I might.......... Where/How can I find a LD specialist in Arkansas?

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06/27/2008 20:51
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Western Blot false positives are very rare.

I'd find a new Dr!

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06/28/2008 05:03
ConnieD
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Which test are you talking about? You could have the Western Blot and Elisa done, insurance usually pays for these...if WB is positive....there's a REALLY goood chance you have lyme. However, if it's negative, it doesn't mean you don't have Lyme. You can post your results on this site and we can help you decipher the results and refer you to an LLMD, if needed. Does this answer your question?
Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor.

Open your mind to the possibilities available to you.

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07/01/2008 02:38
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really, so i have to buy$$$ the test multiple times , then go to some fag doctor to be shunned,

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