Igenex: from 'Anyone hear of this place.'

Some recommend testing only for Lyme IgG and IgM WesternBlot, then go from there depending on results.

Some say if you have a positive result for Lyme, there is a very strong likelihood that there are coinfections as well and thus testing is pointless until after you've tried to go after the Lyme for a while - to enable the body to produce antibodies against the coinfections that might actually be detected on the test. The recommendation in this scenario is to treat the Lyme with abx that also kill other coinfections, and if symptoms indicate specific coinfections to go ahead and treat those too.

Personal opinion is that if a person has had Lyme for more than a year untreated that their immune system is likely compromised to the point that they would test negative on antibody tests for the coinfections and so not to waste money on them. The coinfections are associated with specific symptoms and if treating Lyme alone isn't resolving these symptoms then to assume the coinfection is present and treat for it. The most important thing is that each person finds what works for them that leads them to wellness again.

Just my $.02...