Question by kat: Does anyone know of a good doctor around Winston Salem NC to test thoroughly for Lyme Disease?
I have been sick for 16 years…first ailment was a stiff neck for about 2-3 months, followed by numbness, tingling, pain, etc…I could list so much its crazy, which is exactly the reaction I get from doctors. Any help on Lyme would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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Answer by TweetyBird
Go to the AMA website and at the left side of the homepage, use the DoctorFinder.

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Question by Slim35: How long to get lyme’s disease test results back?
2 days ago i got my blood drawn to see if i have lyme’s disease. How long does it usually take until I get the results back?

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Answer by T.H.
about four days maybe 5

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Question by sweetvelocity: What is the best test for lyme disease?
I read that the tests are not very accurate. What test would be the best?
Thank you.

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Answer by TweetyBird
The most accurate DNA test is the PCR. If some one tests negative with the PCR but is still symptomatic, they should be tested with the ELISA/Western Blot series to confirm

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Question by aka.rene: sharp stomach pain since november test after test and no real answers?
My daughter has been sick since november and has not made much improvement, she can only function with all the meds and even then, the pain is still there some…
Symptoms:
sharp abdominal pain -various locations in the stomach migraine once a week
dizzy spells
lost weight 22 lbs( begining to regain some with all the meds)

Tests:
upper gi series -clear
blood work for ana -good
chem screen – normal levels

no lime disease, no lead poisoning no silliac disease
NOT gall bladder
not acid reflux
abdominal ultrasound -ALL organs normal
Endoscopy- discovered ‘irritations’ in esophagus, stomach and small intestine.

Meds:
priolosec& zantac to reduce acid
periactin- for migrane
bentyl- gastric sedative
carafate- to coat the stomach, to allow her to eat
biopsies were done no abnormalities

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Answer by The Wizard.
I can only say if you have had all those tests;your daughter might be suffering from a Psycho-somatic disorder.Stress will give her those sort of symptoms.My recomendation would be to try a Hypnotherapist.You would be surprised what they can achieve.

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Question by chris p: If i go to the doctors for a lyme disease test, will nicotine show up in my system
i have a lyme disease blood test at 10 am. I smoke a newports, will it show up on the test, or is it just for lyme.
you see, i just want to know if the the tobacco will show up in the blood test

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Answer by HP
The lyme’s disease test shouldn’t be affected by tobacco products.

Be aware the current lyme tests can produce both false positives and negatives.

If you have a “bullseye” pattern bite site, just take the doxycycolene for two weeks. Ask your doc about this.

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Question by notadummyrat: Is it true that once you have had Lyme disease you will always test positive for it?
I had Lyme disease about 10 years ago and I just found a tick on me. Is it true that no matter what I will always test positive for the disease now? How do I know if I have it again then?

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Answer by yidlmama
I have heard that doctor’s can only control it with the use of antibiotics. Yes, it will show up in your blood forever. Were you bit by the tick that you found?? If I were you, I would let your physician know that you have been sick from it before and that you recently found a tick and you want to be put on antibiotics for safe measure.
My husband is being treated for it now!!! Hopefully this will keep him from being in so much pain. He is in the desimated or chronic stage of Lyme’s disease.

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Question by whatev: How long does it take to get results back from a CBC and lyme disease test?
I got my test on monday so when should I go to my doctor to see the results of it? ’cause I don’t think they call ahead of time either.Just an estimate is fine.

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Answer by Mango b.
possibly 2-4 weeks
but sometimes sooner
but that usually means bad news

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