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Post by FarOutFarley on Jul 22, 2022 11:22:55 GMT -8
I had Lyme disease one year ago, cured with doxycycline. Recently I tested positive again, with a difference: I tested negative for the antibodies that indicate a current or recent infection and positive for antibodies that indicate either advanced-stage Lyme, chronic Lyme, or a previous infection. Since I have no symptoms, doctor said I don't need treatment. I'm assuming I have antibodies left from the previous infection. Advanced-stage and chronic Lyme have serious symptoms, which I don't have. Has anyone else had this experience of testing positive long after the original infection? Studies show you can test positive 10 to 20 years later.
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Post by Coolkat on Jul 24, 2022 6:53:08 GMT -8
I have no advice or thoughts on your specific questions but I'll be watching this thread since I just recently had a horrible experience with Lymes but hopefully on the other side of it now. I'm two weeks after being done with antibiotics and am finally feeling like my normal self.
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Post by FarOutFarley on Jul 27, 2022 18:15:08 GMT -8
Coolkat, what was the horrible part of your experience with Lyme? Mine was that last year my doctor didn't tell me I had Lyme disease until 3 weeks after I tested positive, which put me into a higher stage of the disease. Doxycycline helped immediately, though it wasn't fun when the borreli died off.
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Post by Coolkat on Jul 28, 2022 3:41:00 GMT -8
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Post by FarOutFarley on Aug 3, 2022 16:47:15 GMT -8
Coolkat, thanks, I read that thread. I hope you're feeling better. I can definitely identify with the emotional aftermath that you mention---I was afraid to go to grassy or wooded areas for a long time and did no yard work on my property for a year. Finally I couldn't postpone that any longer. Eventually the fear faded and the second time I was diagnosed wasn't as traumatic. I'm still symptom free.
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Post by Coolkat on Aug 4, 2022 5:16:12 GMT -8
Now that is very good! I know others who are still dealing with it years later. |
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