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Posted 11/15/2019 6:08 PM (GMT -5)
Since my insurance covers it 100%, I had doctor order Labcorp WB tests for Borrelia, Bart and Babesia.

Bart and Babesia, both IgG and IgM, came out negative. Lyme IgM was negative, but bands 23 and 41 IgG were positive. That tells me Lyme is active? The IgG IgM thing throws me.

All EBV IgG and IgM tests still very high. Hoping as I dose up on monolaurin it will lower. Not sure how to treat Lyme, other than with monolaurin and rife because of kidneys. And still not convinced Bart is not at play. Does Lyme also affect bottom of feet and toes?

As always, two sides to the answer.
Posted 11/15/2019 6:14 PM (GMT -5)
IgM means an active infection and IgG means older but can still be active.

That’s what I read awhile back on Dr J’s website.
I think he’s revamped the site - so not sure if it’s still there.

I associate my foot pain/stiffness to Bartonella.
But it’s possible it could be Lyme - I mean it doesn’t necessarily stay away from the feet - right?

“ Hey guys - that’s his feet - feet are off limits to us. That’s barty’s territory”

Lol
Posted 11/15/2019 6:27 PM (GMT -5)
I would not be surprised if Lyme is responsible for feet issues. Lyme can cause peripheral neuropathy, which quite often manifests in the feet and toes. That said, Bartonella is so common, and there are multiple strains that you might not have been tested for.

As far as I know, Girlie is right about IgG meaning past (possibly still active) infection and IgM is recent infection.

I hope that the monolaurin does its job for you ASAP!
Posted 11/15/2019 6:32 PM (GMT -5)
I had positive IgM - after about 15 months of symptoms.
Posted 11/15/2019 7:39 PM (GMT -5)
You both hits points that I have heard contradictions with for years.

When first finally diagnosed with Lyme in 2013, it was all based on IgG. I think it was 4 bands, rather than the "required" 5. But there was no doubt it was Lyme, based on symptoms. It all finally made sense after years of looking for what was wrong.

Then we see where IgM is current, which would then make sense that IgG is past. But if past is not really past, what is the difference? The hematologist has scheduled me to see an infectious disease doctor because the EBV Igm is so high, along with my IgG tests for EBV. The IgM keeps getting higher, and the IgG is not going down. Not trying to make this just about my situation, as I've read so many people thrown by the dagnostic difference between the two.

And I'm trying to figure out where the quote is from, Girlie. Harry Potter?
Posted 11/15/2019 8:00 PM (GMT -5)
Harry Potter? Groan

I had my fill of HP when my son was little. Reading a chapter at bedtime every night.

I remember him begging for the new book that came out just a few days prior to our long road trip (and ferry ride) to our campsite.
Total about 9-10 hours time.

By the time we got to the destination he had read most of the book.
He was bored on the way back home a few days later.

And I think he needed glasses soon after... lol

I wish I could remember what Dr J wrote about the bands .
It was something about a continual reactivation... to explain why IgM could be active and showing up months to years after infection.

(Unlike most diseases)
Posted 11/16/2019 9:19 AM (GMT -5)
My kids loved Harry Potter. My daughters read the books and went to movies. My son? Can't imagine he would take time to read. I never saw any of them. But it was an age group must.

I guess bottom line is with bands 23 and 41 showing positive, Borreliia must be active. And there is no doubt with both IgM and IgG EBV is, along with symptoms.
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