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If A Lymes Blood Test Was Pulled To Check If
Question: if a lymes blood test was pulled to check if there is a flare up at all if the titer came back at 23. should any action be taken? symptoms of joint pain swollen joints muscle ache. lethargy. last treated for lymes a year and a half ago
Brief Answer:
The titer of antibodies is elevated, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The blood test for Lyme disease checks for the presence of antibodies to the bacteria.
Usually the titer of antibodies stays elevated for months and even years.
The titer result in your case is elevated, so you might be having a flare up.
I recommend to use steroids to treat the joint pain.
I also suggest physical therapy to strengthen the muscles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The titer of antibodies is elevated, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The blood test for Lyme disease checks for the presence of antibodies to the bacteria.
Usually the titer of antibodies stays elevated for months and even years.
The titer result in your case is elevated, so you might be having a flare up.
I recommend to use steroids to treat the joint pain.
I also suggest physical therapy to strengthen the muscles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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