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Originally Posted by Apollo
No, Neuroproblem, Igenex is NOT the only lab doing the more advanced "Western Blot" Lyme testing! For example there is "Stony Brook" among many other quality Lyme labs.
My personal Igenex tests in 2007 and 2008 showed a weak 30-31 band, which is Lyme specific, but technically the test result was considered "equivical".
The big Lyme testing game-changer was the revolutionary "Lyme Culture" which was developed by the folks at "Advanced Labs" in Philadephia and finally brought to market in 2011.
Here is a direct link to their website:
http://www.advanced-lab.com/
I did the Borrelia culture in late 2012, and it was positive for "Borrelia Burgdorferi" (the most common form of classical Lyme Disease).
Having a positive (and gold standard culture) then confirmed what I had strongly suspected since my symptoms began in ernest in 2007; namely, that I had Lyme.
I urge you to consider having the Lyme culture test done, and I know that the $595.00 price tag is steep but, if it is positive, then you can finally focus on treating properly the real underlying cause of your issues.
Thanks!
David
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Hi David,
I just wanted to rack your brain on my current situation, for you are very experienced in the Lyme world. I have been having a host of neurological symptoms since late Jan., burning feet much prior to Jan. Please refer to my past post if you have the time

I was just recently diagnosed as having Ehrlichosis and possibly RMSF (I will be retested in a week or so, along with a Lyme retest). Would an acute infection of these two lead to neurological symptoms? I am not finding many resources online for the neuro complications associated with the Ehrlich. so now I am beginning to doubt my negative Lyme test. I tested negative for Lyme but now I am highly considering seeing a LLMD for more specific testing for the Lyme. I also just had a EMG/NCS, is there anyway nerve damage would show up or would a abnormal result point to Lyme?
I have read that co-infection is common, then I read it is rare? Any insight on the truth? I am terrified of having the Lyme and truly trying to focus on treating what I know I do have, the Ehr and seeing how I improve. Thanks so much,
Emily