Hello , I was recently told I have lymes disease after I could barely walk and in extreme pain, I thought it was osteoarthritis and was told it seemed more global. A rheumtoid test was done and all lymes were reactive and positive, my Rh factor is 61 , my Dr put me on 21 day doxycycline and is sending me to a rheumtoid Specialis , she is not sure if the rh is do high cause of the lymes, I got steroids shots at the Dr and it help for 2 weeks but now I am in pain again and on my last dose of doxycycline. Has anyone had high rh factor with Lymes or could it be more ?
It is more likely everything to do with a rheumatic disease and nothing to do with Lyme. Be very suspicious of any Lyme diagnosis based on amy testing done through igenex labs.
Also make sure you research steroid use.
Thanks for this info. Can I ask why be suspicious of IGenex? I am having a hard time knowing who to trust with this new venture.
GrumpyCat said:
It is more likely everything to do with a rheumatic disease and nothing to do with Lyme. Be very suspicious of any Lyme diagnosis based on amy testing done through igenex labs.
Take a read through this helpful Discussion thread: igenex testing whats the deal?
Christianmotheof5 said:
Thanks for this info. Can I ask why be suspicious of IGenex? I am having a hard time knowing who to trust with this new venture.
GrumpyCat said:It is more likely everything to do with a rheumatic disease and nothing to do with Lyme. Be very suspicious of any Lyme diagnosis based on amy testing done through igenex labs.