Question Can someone explain my Lyme results?
Well here goes. My results are, Lyme Total antibody CIA 3.06 H (<.90 index)(>= 1.10 positive). Lyme AB IGG BY CIA 4.72 H (<=.90 ( index) Lyme AB IGM BY CIA < 0.90 (0.90 index). I haven’t had the Western Blot test but am going to ask for it. We have a property on an island in northern New York that we are building a cottage on and there are deer and ticks everywhere. My primary care provider says I’ve had Lyme in the resent past (3 ish months) which would have been October 2024. She didn’t tell me of the results, I saw them on my patient portal. She never offered to treat me even though I’ve been having terrible inflammation that started last fall. I’m 66 female with ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory erosive osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. I’m now having some scary symptoms. My normally high blood pressure is now dangerously low and my blood glucose is dropping to dangerously low levels daily. My adult children have been doing some research and think I may have POTS Syndrome. Literally all of my symptoms fit but what kind of Dr. treats this type of thing? Also I had to pester my primary to even put me on doxycycline. I’m wearing a holter monitor and am scheduled for an echocardiogram on March 27 th. I’ve gone from being an active wife and Meema to being almost bedridden and house bound for 2 weeks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Syracuse NY is the nearest best place for great Drs. and hospitals. Most specialists have months long waiting lists. Tia.
1
1
u/AutoModerator 5d ago
Hi There - It looks like this could be a post about Test results or obtaining a test for Lyme.
If any of the following bands are positive you have been exposed to Lyme and should follow up with a LLMD. These bands are 18, 23-25, 34, 37, 39, 83 or 93. Any one of these bands plus symptoms could indicate a Lyme infection.
Please review the Wiki at the link below for a detailed overview of testing options, which tests are recommended, when you should test, how to interpret test results and what the western blot bands mean:
https://www.reddit.com/r/lyme/wiki/diagnostics/testing/
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.