The Path to Better Diagnostic Tests for Lyme Disease is Through Innovative Research
Published 2020-05-22
Lyme disease diagnostic tests do not directly test for the Lyme bacteria but only measure antibodies and do not indicate if someone has an active infection. This can result in false negative tests, particularly in acute Lyme disease. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can delay treatment, putting patients at greater risk for persistent symptoms.
Innovative research at the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center is providing a path towards improved diagnostic tests and treatments.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Educate yourself about Lyme disease and tick-borne disease and how to keep your family safe. Learn more at the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center website - www.hopkinslyme.org/
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I dont know exactly what I have. The neurologist and rheumatologist can't seem to actually help me. I'm in so much pain. I have constant headache. I still get migraines. I get shocks up and down from my neck down my back. I wake up with so much pain and burning sensation all over my body everyday. I dont want to have to go to the ER. My fingers and feet are in constant pain. My hands shake. I have a brain AVM. The rheumatologist says i have fibromyalgia but I dont believe it. This pain is too much. Would rather die than have to deal with this pain the rest of my life. My sed rate was at 41 3 weeks ago. Was on prednisone for 7 days then took another blood test and the sed rate went up to 52. I just want real help. I'm on medicaid, so I'm sure they don't take me seriously. I cant stop crying.
