Here is the reason why the ELISA is run first and nearly exclusively: The man who holds the patent is still an active member of... (brain foggy today) I believe the IDSA or CDC. Can't remember which. But basically he is the one getting the royalties for this test being run and he's still a big player in the game of "pull the wool over the general public and doctors' eyes and let the Lymies rot." Wow. That sounds REALLY harsh. LOL Sorry folks. It just is very upsetting to me to know that truth and that is one reason why SO many are being undiagnosed and misdiagnosed, including myself for over a year (which is NOTHING compared to many of you out there!!). So there's the ugly truth. Nothing more than $$$$$$$$$.  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.
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