Happynurse, The biggest thing I can say is that even IgeneX tests aren't completely accurate. If the Samento didn't do anything for you, then you are just one of those people whom it doesn't affect well. Some things work for some, and other things work for others. If you have the money to throw at IgeneX, go ahead and get all the tests done. But Lyme is definitely a clinical diagnosis. Many times these tests may show one thing it didn't before, but it looks like you have already had tests done and they showed some Lyme-specific activity happening. To me, there's no reason to get further testing in your case, but that's my opinion. The one test that would really show accurately (depending on the blood sample drawn, would be the culture test that Burrascano helped to develop. I think it's done at Advanced Labs. You can Google it for more info. But IgeneX doesn't do it. From Ask.com: PCR is short for Polymerase Chain Reaction. This is a method used to amplify a small amount of DNA into a larger amount so that a DNA profile or analysis can be run. This is how scientists are able to get someone's full DNA profile off of just a small droplet of blood. I would say to talk with your LLMD. If you don't have one, request for a name list in our doctor request forum. Remember that they have been trained by the best to understand this illness better than many, and we need to trust them. All the best, Lauren Was diagnosed with Autonomic Disorder, POTS, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia. True story is I have late stage Lyme which has caused these things. Just began the fight in October 2011 (have been full-blown Lyme since Sept. 5, 2010), and WILL be victorious! Positive bands: IgG 41 and 60; IgM 23 and 41. CDC positive!
Not a doctor, not anyone of any legal standing... just someone on the search.
(Translation: Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. Always see your doctor when needing medical advice.) |
