Yes I do wish you luck. If the test is negative and the IgeneX test is negative (and the co-infections). I'll keep trying to figure it out on my end. Let me know how the results go.
mkh9
Thanks for the info i appreciate it. I will call the insurance and see if they can cover the tests that's what i am really hoping for if they cant then im going to have start saving up some money because this is really effecting my life. I just want to be able to feel well so i can accomplish my goals. wish me luck
Well, you can try to just get tested through your insurance and if it comes up negative then go from there. The lyme doctors are very expensive. I can find that out but really really expensive. So It is worth seeing if you can test positive by the usual route. It is a Serology method. If that is negative it may be worth trying the western blot etc. from Igenex. You probably can check their website. Just google them and see if they have any pricing. But sometimes being chronic you may or may not come up positive. That is when you will have to pay cash to get the other test. Because I don't think they will pay for it anyway. Maybe call your insurance and ask them if they pay for that reference lab. You may get all their info on their website.
http://www.igenex.com
regards,
mkh9
Thank you for very much for the reply. I got bit when I was about 18 I'm 24 now so it has been about 6 years so I'm assuming it is crionic. But I have had symptoms ever since after the bite. For instance like 2 years ago the brain fog was really intense and the joint pain and tingling I did not have I was about to work out and stay active. But now it's way worse I'm having brain fog joint stiffness and constantly tingling. You say it's expensive to test for which is one of my problems . I have insurance but I am running low on funds since I have had to pay for a lot of recent tests. How much do you think the costs will be ? I plan on getting tested asap thank you
I wanted to mention that since it has been a while it would be more likely chronic lyme if you have that. So, I would get tested for it and then let me know how it goes.
regards,
mkh9
Hi, it sounds like classic lyme symptoms to me or one of the co-infections you get along with lyme disease. You only get the target rash in about 40% of the time with Lyme disease. Most doctors don't know this and finally the CDC has admitted this recently. So, it could be something else but since you weren't tested yet I would get tested for Lyme disease. The best lab is to pay for it even though it is expensive and get your blood sent to IgeneX laboratories. Part of the reason is if it has gone into the chronic stage they can pick it up where some of the other labs might miss it. How long has it been since you got bitten? You probably need to get on a couple of months of Doxycycline (the drug they use to treat lyme). I would write to the lyme forum as well. But Since I know the same thing I though I would respond to you. You can ask them more details if you like about it. But feel free to ask me as well.It kind of overlaps both sections. They often tell you to see a "Lyme literate medical doctor" or LLMD because the doctors seem to dismiss lyme. Lyme is really seen throughout the U.S. despite what a lot of doctors think. It is classically in certain states but your area is very possible as well. If you do get tested you should get tested for the co infections as well. These are Ehrlichia, Bartonella, and Babesia. BTW Iike your nick name! Lyme can get into the joints and heart etc. The coinfections do this as well. Brain fog is a big sign. So you really need to get on this quickly.
Let me know if you have any questions.
mkh9
It seems now that the tingling is getting way worse In my leg also my joint stiffness is at all time high. And instead of headaches now I'm getting this brain fog where my brain feels very heavy all the time and sometimes it's hard to fully open my eyes.