does this sound like lyme?

sunshinedaydream

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Joined : Oct 2008

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Posted 10/19/2008 3:46 PM (GMT -7)

Hi, I have a rash in three different spots. The dermatologist said it was probably granuloma annulare. He gave me medication which has just made it scaly and look worse. I have low back pain, arm tingling/numbness which I told him about but he didn't say anything about it. I lately have been waking up unable to open my mouth. When I looked it up online it lead me to wonder if I have lyme. My rash looks just like pictures online except for the fact that I've read they go away within a few weeks. I've had mine for many months. Is that possible? I want to request a lyme test..is there a specific one I should ask for? Thank you so much, any help would be appreciated.

firefly16's Mom

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Posted 10/19/2008 4:07 PM (GMT -7)

Dear sunshinedaydream,
You need to be tested and use Ingxe lab in California. There is a web site for them www.ingxelab.com, on this site you can find out how to send a blood sample in. I recommend keeping a diary of symptoms. Date, time, how you are feeling, temp, even what you did that day. It is helpful for you are your doctor to say well three days ago I had a temp on 101 that lasted two hours, and my legs were swollen and hurt. I have found you can never keep to much info when it comes to Lyme. I hope things go well for you.

Cheezhead

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Posted 10/19/2008 5:16 PM (GMT -7)

Here is the link

http://igenex.com/Website/

check out this link

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=725453

sunshinedaydream

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Posted 10/20/2008 12:12 AM (GMT -7)

Hi thanks for the replys. Does anyone know the pricing from igenex? I don't have insurance and the website doesn't show prices? And does anyone have any idea if it's possible for the rash to last for several months? thanks so much = )

lsziggy

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Posted 10/21/2008 10:54 AM (GMT -7)

the price is around $400 for the Igenx test

sunshinedaydream

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Posted 10/22/2008 9:14 AM (GMT -7)

yikes! that's a lot of money. thanks for the info

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