Ehrlichia chaffeensis only on DNA Connexions test

After 2 doctors recommended dna connexions test, we went ahead with it, amidst accuracy questions etc. we had already done Labcorp western blot with only band 41 igg showing positive. Results today show only ehrlichia chaffeensis positive. That makes sense to me as we live in AL and this can be transmitted by even a dog tick.

My question is could this probably be a stand alone infection not inclusive of Lyme? Could we not have known about it for years or does it manifest its symptoms immediately?

My daughter has been on mino/zith for four months and added bactrim for two months. This week she feels just exactly as she did in the beginning. Completely concrete body feeling like she can’t move, very sick (feels like body is dying), double vision prob due to muscle weakness dr says, and all the multiple symptoms that you all know...dizzy, random pain, etc

She has had some “better” days which she still says are crappy but to feel just like she did five months ago hurts me so badly. I feel like no progress has been mAde.

My insight into ehrlichia or any insight at all is appreciated.

Been seeing dr willing to treat for Lyme and co infections since mid March. She is somewhat knowledgeable but no expert, according to herself.
Went to new LLMD and had testing done (dna connexions, other lab work) but haven’t yet had follow up appt. she seemed to agree with diagnosis but also wanted to “try to confirm” with testing. She is doing several marker tests she says like cd57 etc.

Not sure what she will say to the test results. I’m just wondering prematurely about only having ehrlichia chaffeensis. Very difficult to find info on it not being treated immediately.

Currently taking the following, which my understanding is should also knock out ehrlichia:
Mino
Zith
Bactrim
Biocidin
Sweet wormwood (pulsed)
Jap knotweed
And a slew of other supplements

Blakeleysmom said...
Forgot to answer about herxing. I have trouble understanding how to know if it’s just lyme or herx or what. She had terrible days four days after starting antibiotics. Ozone Ivs made her super sick. And some herbal treatments I’ve tried have about sent her over the edge.

ONE drop of sida tincture and within 30 minutes she was feeling like complete death.

The whole month of May was complete bedridden and now a week or so at a time she’ll get decent spells where she can walk around the house and do stuff without feeling completely incapacitated.

This week it’s back to the paralysis feeling. But no change in medicine so idk what sets it off.

Sounds like she may have been herxing after the 4 days of abx.

For some of us - herxes aren’t easily identified (like me)

I have always had flairs - plus bad days and worse days - even before I started treatment.
Only recently since Dr J ‘S protocols have I had what I’d consider “classic” herxes.

Does detoxing help her?
Has she tried warm Epsom salt baths?
They are my favorite detox.
I also add in some essential oils. Lavender is nice and relaxing.
Could follow it up with a nap.