... and what I don't understand is why it would have that 1 reactive band. ... (42 replies)

... We are just getting what seems like more real help. It started Aug 2008 with a high fever and head pain. ER found meningitis, then we went back the next day when he was head to toe bull’s-eyes. 6 weeks of oral meds and he was feeling a bit better. This is the test after this past week when I got him to go back to the doctor. Lyme western blot: Component ... (1 replies)

... Ever since I had my daughter I've bben (9 replies)

... Those bands indicate positive for Lyme. I am not a doctor but I also had those bands positive. Your symptoms seem to be a lot like mine. I have been treating Lyme and coinfections for 4 years, and your symptoms are identical to what I used to have. Mine are a lot better after treating with antibiotics for 4 years. Can you find an LLMD? (9 replies)

... no longer Reactive which is confusing. ... (9 replies)

... Ticker, Got a copy of the labs Lyme Disease IGG and IGM, Western Blot B. Burgdorferi AB (IGG), WB Negative 18 KD (IGG) Band Non Reactive 23 KD (IGG) Band Non Reactive 28 KD (IGG) Band Non Reactive (6 replies)

... My test results came back..I've already showed someone on here and want to know what everyone thinks. F.B.Burgdorferi Negative F 18 KD (IGG) Band Non-reactive F 23 KD Non-reactive F 28 KD Non-reactive F 30 KD Non-reactive F 39 KD Reactive F 41 KD Reactive F 45 KD Non reactive (3 replies)

... Thanks in advance for looking and responding. This is my most recent blood results. Just finished 1 month of Doxy and now 2 weeks after being off meds started with all the same symptoms as before. Dr. says I have Lyme. Put me back on another month of meds. Thought I would post it on web and get some down to earth opinions. Found some great posting on healthboard.com but am... (6 replies)

... Hello, I've been diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and cervical dystonia. I was recently tested for Lyme since it is a major mimic of MS and fibro. The test says negative but I do see I have 3 bands that are reactive. Can anyone tell me if I should look for further help with this, or take the test as negative? Thanks in advance! ... (0 replies)

... IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE RESULTS OF MY LYME TEST I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THE DOCTOR JUST SAID IT WAS NEGATIVE SO I ASK HIM FOR A COPY OF THE RESULTS BUT DON'T NO IF I SHOULD BE CONCERNED AND GET TESTED AGAIN BY A LLMD. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, ANTHONY Test Name IN RANGE OUT OF RANGE REFERANCE RANGE ANA SCREEN ETA W/REFL IFA ... (16 replies)

... Your IgM shows positive since you are "reactive on the 23 and the 41 band. ... (14 replies)

... I just received the results of my neighbor's blood test from last week; IGM Western Blot 1 out of 3 bands reactive A IGG Western Blot 4 out of 10 bands reactive A (7 replies)

... One was done with my neurologist and the other with my reg. Doctor's office (got this one today) My first one was .94 The second one is negative(so they say) Component: B. BURGDORFERI AB (IGM), WB Result: POSITIVE Component: 41 KD (IGM) BAND Result: REACTIVE (14 replies)

... HI everyone, #3 days ago my reports came B.Burgdorferi 23 KD (IGM) reactive B.Burgdorferi 39 KD (IGM) non reactive B.Burgdorferi 41 KD (IGM) reactive and all IGG 10 bands came non reactive. (0 replies)

... Thanks to all who are reading: You remember how I said that they retested me (my other doctor's office). Well yesterday I couldn't understand what the nurse was saying. My phone is no good, i need a new one. So when I went to the doctors office. The nurse said that the test was NEGATIVE! So i got copies of all my labs. I didn't know I was missing a page until I got to my... (11 replies)

... Hello all. This is my first post to this forum. I have read numerous threads and have enjoyed the informed feedback. I really need some help... Here is my scenario: I have been seeing a pain management doctor for several years to help me with pain associated with a partial knee replacement (PKR) in 2005. During my February 2010 visit, my pain doc prescribed... (4 replies)

... Hey guys..I know its just the initial screen BUT I tested positive, so I guess its on to West blot...I'm close to seeing an LLMD and get further testing for Co-infections ,etc but it unfortunately takes time. Can someone, share a high level opinion on the below, share any positives or negatives..Again, I realize its inaccuracy and lack of detail but still in all i'm... (4 replies)

... Ok my western blot 23KD (IGG) was reative Band 41 KD (Igg) Reactive Western Blot IGM 23 KD (IGM) reactive 41 (IGM) reactive So do I still have LYme or not? I was treated when rash first appeared for 21 days. and then 3 wks off and then another 30 days. Could this just be residual effects. I have knee and leg/hi[ joint soreness but not as bad as beginning. I will... (1 replies)

... Reactive for 23kd and 41kd means that you have a positive reaction on those bands. They test for a variety of "bands" that are reactive to the Lyme spirochete or various surface proteins related to it. The CDC says you need 5 positive bands to be Lyme positive, but Igenex says 2 as I recall. ... (1 replies)

... 41 kd (igg) band reactive b.burgdorferi ab positive 23 kd (igm) band reactive 41kd (igm) band reactive basically was positive for igm band and negative for igg band. what do you (3 replies)