In answer to everyone's question re: Lyme's

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We requested Lyme's testing a year after he was diagnosed, but were

told that the testing " window " had already passed, and we could get

false results. The docs kind of blew us off, more or less. I've

been trying to find out if he was tested at Vanderbilt at the onset

of his illness and will let you know. Meanwhile, I understand that

there is a new test available, but it all shows positive results.

If you're interested in seeing this article, go to

www.allergyresearchgroup.com and go into the newsletter archives and

read the one from January of 2004. I'm checking into this, as

well. Unfortunately, at the moment, we have a neuro with blinders

on who doesn't take too kindly to suggestions from us. I'm in the

process of rectifying that, too...Thanks for all the thoughts!

Kim

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On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:14:42 -0000, you wrote:

>We requested Lyme's testing a year after he was diagnosed, but were

>told that the testing " window " had already passed, and we could get

>false results.

" window " what window? I'm told by a blood testing specialist that live

blood inspection is needed. The type of bacteria are easy to recognise

in fresh live blood samples but very difficult in samples that are

more than a few hours old. That's the reason for false results.

Steve