Hello doctor, i tested positive for active epstien barr virus a year ago. It is no longer active but i still have symptoms on and off like sore throat,headches,back and neck pain and eye pain. I was tested for lyme twice and it was negative. Could this just be the ebv or does this sound like lyme?
I took a test from Armin labs in Germany where they use the elispot. I was positive for two species of borrelia, EBV, cytomegalo virus, and a couple other pathogens. Is the elispot a reliable test?
Just got my DNA connexion lyme test back. Been battling this for 3 years. I've took a environmental test with gas fumes and covid but this lastest test any thoughts on test results? B. burgdorferi Osp B-IND
I did an ELISA test for Lyme and it the IGG and IGM came back saying "Not Detected". However the WESTERN BLOT IGG said not detected but the IGM said "Detected" for bands 39 & 41. My Doctor said I have a false positive result and that I don't have Lyme. From what I know in order to be diagnosed with Lyme Disease a patient must have a positive ELISA test and a positive WESTERN BLOT according to the CDC. If however the ELISA test is an old, out dated, non specific and low sensitive test, then does the WESTERN BLOT Lyme test become a better Gold Standard test?
I have tested positive for Lyme. Elisa was 10 and 5 positive IgG bands on the Western Blot. Then Igenix was as positive as one can get. I am seeing a Functiinal Medicine doctor and on the Will Wiegman protocol since Jan. My symptoms persist. Taking all of these pills is just overwhelming. I have to make myself gag these horsepills down. Any suggestions? Pain in my legs, severe tinnitus, pain in neck and back of head, exhaustion, insomnia, nausea. I am really tired of feeling this way.
I’ve developed excruciating GI issues to the point I can no longer work. I’m housebound. I saw an “ILADS” doctor who took my blood and said I don’t have it based on the BLOODWORK. Meanwhile I have SIBO and am not getting better and have normal scans, ultrasounds and bloodwork. But I’ve never felt so sick in my life. I live in horse country with tons of ticks. I’ve found dead ticks in my room from my dog, but don’t remember a tick bite. I have limited funds now from all the doctors I’ve seen and no one will help me determine if I truly need to be treated for Lyme. Do you have any LL docs you’d recommends in the tristate area? I’m 33 (this started when I turned 31). I was a normal functioning healthy person before this happened. Any info/advice is greatly appreciated. God bless.
It can't hurt to take recommended herbs and protocols, and change diet etc that's in his book. I understand being out if money from doc that don't know what's wrong and testing not being accurate. I spent $11,950 in 2019 alone. I've averaged spending $6,000 a year on medical just to try to patch me up enough to work. When I get a chance, hopefully in 2 weeks I'm going to get his protocol herb stuffs. Life like I'm living isn't worth living with no sleep and pain. I've experimented taking some andrographis 3 times a day and astragalus and it's helped some.
Honestly, the rate of false negatives has me skeptical of any test, including the CD57. Diagnosis is such an elusive beast, especially once Lyme has gone chronic (when it has mutated and found more exciting places to devour within the body, rather than hanging out in the bloodstream). It's easier and cheaper to treat holistically and getting the immune system back into fighting order. Thank you for the excellent question!
@@RawlsMD if you were to have to choose the top 3 holistic supplements/herbs/vitamins to help the immune system as you mention, which would you recommend, in order of priority/effectiveness?
@@danielmessier9090 Hi, Daniel -- My name is Meghan and I manage Dr. Rawls' social media. He recommends adaptogens if you're only picking a few, since they have a higher spectrum of effectiveness for more things. He has garlic, cat's claw, japanese knotweed, and andrographis in the main immune support blend in his herbal protocol, among others.
Hi there, I tested inconclusive at iGenex. 41 was positive, on the immunoblot ig, 41 and 23 were undetermined on the immunoblot igm. Another dr suggested trying for a t cell elispot? Do you think it's worth it to bother again? No known tick bite, but all symptoms started after camping in a tick infested area.
I have or use to have a beef allergy, but when my Dr. tested for tick-borne diseases it came back negative. I have had several delayed reactions, abdominal pain, hives, early in the morning after I had eaten beef the night before. I've heard it is referred to as alpha-gal & also that it can go away after a while. The curious thing is that I can eat my wife's spaghetti with hamburger in it but not spaghetti & meatballs. Other than hamburger in spaghetti, I haven't eaten beef in 6 or 7 years.
I had a positive Lyme titer and was treated with tetracycline for 30 days. However, I was given a crushed tick Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever vaccine in 1952. I believe that I have lived with Spirochete microbes since then. When I do get a tick bite, it turns into a giant welt.
I have had the Eliza and the western blot and both were positive. My Dr just basically said there’s nothing you can do but at least you have a diagnosis and has left me to figure out what to do. I do have all the symptoms. My records were sent to an infectious doctor and was then told I didn’t need to be seen because the bands so I have an appointment with a neurologist. I have the brain fog, vertigo chronic headaches, numbness in hands and feet. Super chronic insomnia and muscle spasms and jerking. Severe joint pain, knees look deformed from the arthritis. The list goes on, but I’m now being told I don’t have it. I don’t know what to do, was hoping you could give me some insight as to what I need to do. Thank you 🙏
Hi-- it really depends on how you want to proceed. If you want antibiotic treatment, you need to find a doctor that will administer that. Your test results are pretty straightforward, so make sure to bring copies with you. You will find *someone* to help you. If you are interested in finding a Lyme-literate doctor in your area, this is a great search for it: www.lymedisease.org/find-lyme-literate-doctors/ Dr. Rawls also recommends strengthening the immune system when fighting Lyme, rather than targeting specific microbes. After the initial infection, the spirochetes mutate frequently and "hide". They can't all be eradicated by any therapy, but they can be flushed and suppressed by the immune system. That's how Dr. Rawls designed his program. He recommends that lifestyle change should be enacted immediately if you suspect any strain of Lyme or chronic immune dysfunction at all. Sleep AND rest, stress moderation, detox and diet change are all ways you can lessen symptoms and build your immune system back into working order. Stress moderation is key. You can find his recommendations on that here: rawlsmd.com/health-articles/my-chronic-lyme-disease-journey I hope this helps. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you. -- Meghan, Social Media Manager
I’ve had both tests Eliza and western blot both came back positive. So I was set up to see an infectious disease doctor but got a call saying the markers weren’t there and I was set up to see a neurologist. I’m confused, they are saying it isn’t there but both tests came back positive I don’t know what to do
Hi Doctor Rawls. As of today, what test/lab would you say has the highest accuracy. I ordered an IGenX test kit, but my FM doctor at the Cleveland Clinic (who will not treat Lyme by the way) says that Armin Labs has much better results. Not sure which one to invest my money in. Thank you.
Igenex is the most reliable, but that's still only a 50/50 shot. I'd recommend focusing those resources on lifestyle change and herbal therapy for a better chance at recovering. If you would like to have antibiotic therapy, a positive test is what you need. Good luck to you in your journey. Keep fighting!
Very informative & thank you for all the Lyme education Dr. Rawls! I was originally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 7 years ago and then finally in 2020 had a positive Lyme with IGenX. The test was 189.00 and relatively specific to those with late stage Lyme. I think the best thing you can do is listen to your body. I began detoxing and treating my symptoms years ahead of the diagnosis by cleaning up my gut and environmental surroundings.
I just tested positive for Lyme's with the Western Blot test. 2 out of the 3 bands were positive. Is this a for sure that I have Lyme's or should I also do another test to confirm?
Definitely discuss your test results with your doctor. A positive test is rare enough, since Lyme is stealthy and can hide out in tissues rather than the bloodstream. This positive tests means that Lyme microbes are actively in your bloodstream. Talk to your doctor before you spend money on another test.
Would a Ig G positive bands 41 and 66 on a western blot plus feeling so bad you just want to stay inside with muscle aches and headaches and other symptoms be a positive for Lyme disease?
That sounds like Lyme, especially with the positive test. Even without that positive, feeling bad should always be taken seriously. Depending on what treatment avenue you want to take, enact lifestyle changes immediately to strengthen the immune system when fighting chronic illness. He says that lifestyle change should be enacted immediately if you suspect any strain chronic immune dysfunction. Sleep AND rest, stress moderation, detox and diet change are all ways you can lessen symptoms and build your immune system back into working order. Stress moderation and diet change are vital keys here.
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Hello doctor, i tested positive for active epstien barr virus a year ago. It is no longer active but i still have symptoms on and off like sore throat,headches,back and neck pain and eye pain. I was tested for lyme twice and it was negative. Could this just be the ebv or does this sound like lyme?
I took a test from Armin labs in Germany where they use the elispot. I was positive for two species of borrelia, EBV, cytomegalo virus, and a couple other pathogens. Is the elispot a reliable test?
Yes it's the most reliable test
Just got my DNA connexion lyme test back. Been battling this for 3 years. I've took a environmental test with gas fumes and covid but this lastest test any thoughts on test results? B. burgdorferi Osp B-IND
I did an ELISA test for Lyme and it the IGG and IGM came back saying "Not Detected". However the WESTERN BLOT IGG said not detected but the IGM said "Detected" for bands 39 & 41. My Doctor said I have a false positive result and that I don't have Lyme. From what I know in order to be diagnosed with Lyme Disease a patient must have a positive ELISA test and a positive WESTERN BLOT according to the CDC. If however the ELISA test is an old, out dated, non specific and low sensitive test, then does the WESTERN BLOT Lyme test become a better Gold Standard test?
Does a dark blood test with a microscopy works well for chronic Lyme?
I have tested positive for Lyme. Elisa was 10 and 5 positive IgG bands on the Western Blot. Then Igenix was as positive as one can get. I am seeing a Functiinal Medicine doctor and on the Will Wiegman protocol since Jan. My symptoms persist. Taking all of these pills is just overwhelming. I have to make myself gag these horsepills down. Any suggestions? Pain in my legs, severe tinnitus, pain in neck and back of head, exhaustion, insomnia, nausea. I am really tired of feeling this way.
Sounds bloomin’ miserable. Almost have to help yourself. You pay the doc even tho not relieved. Try high Vit C. Do some research.
Read Neil Nathans book Toxic.
I’ve developed excruciating GI issues to the point I can no longer work. I’m housebound. I saw an “ILADS” doctor who took my blood and said I don’t have it based on the BLOODWORK. Meanwhile I have SIBO and am not getting better and have normal scans, ultrasounds and bloodwork. But I’ve never felt so sick in my life. I live in horse country with tons of ticks. I’ve found dead ticks in my room from my dog, but don’t remember a tick bite. I have limited funds now from all the doctors I’ve seen and no one will help me determine if I truly need to be treated for Lyme. Do you have any LL docs you’d recommends in the tristate area? I’m 33 (this started when I turned 31). I was a normal functioning healthy person before this happened. Any info/advice is greatly appreciated. God bless.
I should also add band 41 has been reactive on all testing. So idk if it’s Lyme/co infection or another type of critter with flagella.
It can't hurt to take recommended herbs and protocols, and change diet etc that's in his book. I understand being out if money from doc that don't know what's wrong and testing not being accurate. I spent $11,950 in 2019 alone. I've averaged spending $6,000 a year on medical just to try to patch me up enough to work. When I get a chance, hopefully in 2 weeks I'm going to get his protocol herb stuffs. Life like I'm living isn't worth living with no sleep and pain.
I've experimented taking some andrographis 3 times a day and astragalus and it's helped some.
I would look at Stem cells treatment at Stemaid Clinic in Mexico
How do you find a Lyme literate doctor in the area I live?
www.lymedisease.org/find-lyme-literate-doctors/
Yes! LymeDisease.org has a great search!
Dr. Rawls what’s your opinion on using the CD57 blood test?
Honestly, the rate of false negatives has me skeptical of any test, including the CD57. Diagnosis is such an elusive beast, especially once Lyme has gone chronic (when it has mutated and found more exciting places to devour within the body, rather than hanging out in the bloodstream). It's easier and cheaper to treat holistically and getting the immune system back into fighting order.
Thank you for the excellent question!
@@RawlsMD if you were to have to choose the top 3 holistic supplements/herbs/vitamins to help the immune system as you mention, which would you recommend, in order of priority/effectiveness?
@@danielmessier9090 Hi, Daniel -- My name is Meghan and I manage Dr. Rawls' social media. He recommends adaptogens if you're only picking a few, since they have a higher spectrum of effectiveness for more things. He has garlic, cat's claw, japanese knotweed, and andrographis in the main immune support blend in his herbal protocol, among others.
Hi there, I tested inconclusive at iGenex. 41 was positive, on the immunoblot ig, 41 and 23 were undetermined on the immunoblot igm. Another dr suggested trying for a t cell elispot? Do you think it's worth it to bother again? No known tick bite, but all symptoms started after camping in a tick infested area.
I have or use to have a beef allergy, but when my Dr. tested for tick-borne diseases it came back negative. I have had several delayed reactions, abdominal pain, hives, early in the morning after I had eaten beef the night before. I've heard it is referred to as alpha-gal & also that it can go away after a while. The curious thing is that I can eat my wife's spaghetti with hamburger in it but not spaghetti & meatballs. Other than hamburger in spaghetti, I haven't eaten beef in 6 or 7 years.
I recently discovered I can no longer eat any meat and I have had "Lyme" for over 30 years. Recent IgenX testing came back positve 🥴
I had a positive Lyme titer and was treated with tetracycline for 30 days. However, I was given a crushed tick Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever vaccine in 1952. I believe that I have lived with Spirochete microbes since then. When I do get a tick bite, it turns into a giant welt.
I have had the Eliza and the western blot and both were positive. My Dr just basically said there’s nothing you can do but at least you have a diagnosis and has left me to figure out what to do. I do have all the symptoms. My records were sent to an infectious doctor and was then told I didn’t need to be seen because the bands so I have an appointment with a neurologist. I have the brain fog, vertigo chronic headaches, numbness in hands and feet. Super chronic insomnia and muscle spasms and jerking. Severe joint pain, knees look deformed from the arthritis. The list goes on, but I’m now being told I don’t have it. I don’t know what to do, was hoping you could give me some insight as to what I need to do. Thank you 🙏
Hi-- it really depends on how you want to proceed. If you want antibiotic treatment, you need to find a doctor that will administer that. Your test results are pretty straightforward, so make sure to bring copies with you. You will find *someone* to help you. If you are interested in finding a Lyme-literate doctor in your area, this is a great search for it: www.lymedisease.org/find-lyme-literate-doctors/
Dr. Rawls also recommends strengthening the immune system when fighting Lyme, rather than targeting specific microbes. After the initial infection, the spirochetes mutate frequently and "hide". They can't all be eradicated by any therapy, but they can be flushed and suppressed by the immune system. That's how Dr. Rawls designed his program.
He recommends that lifestyle change should be enacted immediately if you suspect any strain of Lyme or chronic immune dysfunction at all. Sleep AND rest, stress moderation, detox and diet change are all ways you can lessen symptoms and build your immune system back into working order. Stress moderation is key. You can find his recommendations on that here: rawlsmd.com/health-articles/my-chronic-lyme-disease-journey
I hope this helps. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you. -- Meghan, Social Media Manager
I’ve had both tests Eliza and western blot both came back positive. So I was set up to see an infectious disease doctor but got a call saying the markers weren’t there and I was set up to see a neurologist. I’m confused, they are saying it isn’t there but both tests came back positive I don’t know what to do
PLease look at Stem cells treatment at Stemaid in Mexico. I spoke to patients who healed their lyme there
Hi Doctor Rawls. As of today, what test/lab would you say has the highest accuracy. I ordered an IGenX test kit, but my FM doctor at the Cleveland Clinic (who will not treat Lyme by the way) says that Armin Labs has much better results. Not sure which one to invest my money in. Thank you.
Igenex is the most reliable, but that's still only a 50/50 shot. I'd recommend focusing those resources on lifestyle change and herbal therapy for a better chance at recovering. If you would like to have antibiotic therapy, a positive test is what you need. Good luck to you in your journey. Keep fighting!
Very informative & thank you for all the Lyme education Dr. Rawls! I was originally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 7 years ago and then finally in 2020 had a positive Lyme with IGenX. The test was 189.00 and relatively specific to those with late stage Lyme. I think the best thing you can do is listen to your body. I began detoxing and treating my symptoms years ahead of the diagnosis by cleaning up my gut and environmental surroundings.
I just tested positive for Lyme's with the Western Blot test. 2 out of the 3 bands were positive. Is this a for sure that I have Lyme's or should I also do another test to confirm?
Definitely discuss your test results with your doctor. A positive test is rare enough, since Lyme is stealthy and can hide out in tissues rather than the bloodstream. This positive tests means that Lyme microbes are actively in your bloodstream. Talk to your doctor before you spend money on another test.
Would a Ig G positive bands 41 and 66 on a western blot plus feeling so bad you just want to stay inside with muscle aches and headaches and other symptoms be a positive for Lyme disease?
That sounds like Lyme, especially with the positive test. Even without that positive, feeling bad should always be taken seriously. Depending on what treatment avenue you want to take, enact lifestyle changes immediately to strengthen the immune system when fighting chronic illness. He says that lifestyle change should be enacted immediately if you suspect any strain chronic immune dysfunction. Sleep AND rest, stress moderation, detox and diet change are all ways you can lessen symptoms and build your immune system back into working order. Stress moderation and diet change are vital keys here.
Hah! Money in positive PCR test. Are we surprised?
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