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  1. Rachel--24
    Yeah...many, many people on the Lyme Boards got diagnosed with a "clearly" positive test from Igenix. Other people who've been sick for awhile have had to go on antibiotics and then retake the test to get the IND's to show up positive. I've read lots of "personal" stories all over the web too.....lots of people get a definate answer.....but lots of people...
  2. Rachel--24
    Hang up a shingle??? Nope..it doesnt. If I got to pick...I'd be a happy Celiac eating one of those "Down Under" desert thingys at the Outback. But instead I'm eating the same 5 foods I've been eating every day the last 2 months....
  3. Rachel--24
    OMG.....my head is really spinning from all of this. So maybe miamia *will* be getting a diagnosis for Xmas this year! It looks like me, Rinne and miamia all went downhill about the same time....4 years ago. Miamia, Dont feel bad about not having looked at your tests....you trusted your Doctor. We've all been there. Its part of this whole...
  4. Rachel--24
    I havent noticed the "resistance" part yet. I dont know...I asked the same thing. I'm thinking they were done awhile back....before the Lyme clan came to be. Does anyone know how long miamia has been sick?? Rinne is it longer than us (4 years) or shorter??
  5. Rachel--24
    Yes....its VERY important to request and review all lab results to make sure the Dr. is interpreting the results correctly. NEVER take the doctors "word" for it.
  6. Rachel--24
    Rinne.....you crack me up with that.
  7. Rachel--24
    Andrea....I never posted my IgG results but here they are 18 kda. neg 22 kda. neg. **23-25 kda. neg. 28 kda. neg 30 kda. neg ** 31 kda. neg **34 kda. IND **39 kda. IND **41 kda. ++ 45 kda. neg 58 kda. + 66 kda. neg 73 kda. neg **83-93 kda. neg My IgM 18 kda. neg 22...
  8. Rachel--24
    ***Igenix does NOT have seperate criteria for positives on IgG and IgM. Other labs require that 5 bands be positive on the IgG for a positive result. This makes for ALOT of false negatives. By Igenix criteria, The IgG is considered positive if 2 or more of the double starred bands are present. The criteria is the same for IgM. More info about bands......
  9. Rachel--24
    I have to go back and see what else has been posted...I am sooooo dumbfounded right now. Oh yeah....not to mention SHOCKED that yet another Rachelvillian most likely has Lyme Disease. Miamia ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
  10. Rachel--24
    OMG miamia. I have to say....I CANNOT believe your Dr. dismissed these results. I just dont know what to say. You really need to see a Dr. who is familiar with Lyme. These results are VERY much looking like you have Lyme Disease. Much more than mine and Rinnes results. I'm serious Miamia....you need to pursue this. If your Dr. dismissed these results...
  11. Rachel--24
    Carla, The removal itself would have exposed you to mercury (even when done safely)....if you had Lyme you wouldnt be able to detox....it doesnt matter how many supplements you took. Unfortunately its just not that easy. Your ability to detox would have been greatly impaired. The supplements cant remove the mercury if your own body's detoxification pathways...
  12. Rachel--24
    I think the people with no problems with detoxification could get through the same dental work I had just fine. The way the BioSET lady and my Dr. explained it....my body could not handle it.....because of the Lyme. Even though I didnt know the Lyme was there it was already creating a toxic environment and by the time I had the exposure to mercury...my detox...
  13. Rachel--24
    Rinne, Everything that was in your post was exactly what I was told by both my Dr. and the Bioset lady. They know I have both issues going on and that everything needs to be addressed but it cant all be done at once. The mercury will most likely be treated last....or at least when my body is much more efficient at detoxing. They told me recovery is...
  14. Rachel--24
    Funny thing is you DO have Lyme Disease there....they just arent sure how it GOT there. I know about the thyroid issues....you've mentioned it before and posted about Armour. I've been on Armour for a couple years now and my labs are normal.
  15. Rachel--24
    Everything you wrote is accurate and is the same as what I was told by both the Dr. and the BioSET lady. They are saying that the Lyme (if there really is an infection) was present before I got sick....my immune system was keeping it in check. Once my immune system became weakened by other factors (mercury, stress, a co-infection or a combination of these...
  16. Rachel--24
    I think he does "get it" because he's told me several times that after all I've been through I deserve to know *exactly* whats going on. He's told me that I should be angry for having to wait this long for someone to take me serious. He says he wants to give me all of the answers I should have had a long time ago. He's just not the type of Dr. to guess or...
  17. Rachel--24
    I believe the co-infections in your article are co-infections found in animals. Some animals can get Lyme Disease and co-infections from ticks...animals can get tick-borne diseases but they cant transfer them to people. I dont think its possible to "catch" the tick-borne illnesses from an animal....its possible to catch *other* diseases but not Lyme or...
  18. Rachel--24
    Thats what I'm not sure about....if you can have co-infections but NOT have Lyme?? I forgot the time but they gave me a card....also they call me the Friday before to confirm...so I'll know when they call.
  19. Rachel--24
    Andrea....good scientificness. These are the co-infections I was tested for. Babesiosis (Babesia) Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Granuloccytic Ehrlichiosis Bartonella Henselae Will find out soon enough...how many days till Dec. 4th??
  20. Rachel--24
    Yeah....I wonder if its not Lyme what other bacteria I coould have picked up?? I wonder if theres anything else that could cause my symptoms?? Something that has the same "tail" as the Lyme bacteria?? I have antibodies against the tail of the Lyme bacteria....but it could be any bacteria that has a tail. Stupid tests....its all giving me a headache...
  21. Rachel--24
    Andrea....anyone can get sick from germs/bacteria...its just that mostly kids are the ones petting all the animals in the petting zoo. I just happen to be a big kid who always has to go into the petting zoos. They usually have hand sanitizer in the petting zoos....you're supoosed to use it before and after touching the animals.
  22. Rachel--24
    I thought about this too....since I used to go to ALL of the zoos. I love zoos...also all of the fairs I've been to and all of the petting zoos. I have about a million pictures of me petting all kinds of farm animals. Anyways, I was thinking these animals would likely be well taken care of, bathed and all of that. They probably dont have ticks all...
  23. Rachel--24
    I was all prepared to answer "Diarrhea"....until I read the post. DH=Dear Husband...as Patti already said.
  24. Rachel--24
    YAY for dancing!! Its better than any medicine...thats for sure...it makes me feel really good to dance around the kitchen. Of course....I'd rather be at a club with friends but I'm just making sure I dont *forget* how to dance in the meantime.
  25. Rachel--24
    Armetta, I sent my letter to Laura....let me know if you need anything more?? Like Carla said....I have inertia at times. Laura....let me know if you got the letter. I pm'd it...sorry I should have emailed you. I forgot.
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