Question 1

lyme test showed reactivity for bands 41 and 58 (igg). if this isn't lyme, what else could it be? can one be exposed to a spirochete that does not cause disease?

Accepted Answer

Lyme: Rare in your area. Exposed to any ticks you know about? Discuss with your team who ordered tests. They know you better and the normal values for all the tests in your area.

Question 2

is the lyme spirochete (borrelia) the only infectious cause of raynaud's?  if not, what are some other infections that cause this?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Raynaud's is either primary or secondary.Primary raynaud's means there is no known reason for it (idiopathic)and that it is not part of a more severe autoimmune disease such as lupus or scleroderma.Likely there's a genetic link since this can run in families. Secondary raynaud's is a more severe form that is part of an autoimmune disease.It's not well documented that any infections cause raynaud's.

Question 3

what is the spirochete bacterium treponema pallidum?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: It is a bacteria that is causing syphilis. A very serious disease because if not treated will affect all your internal organs including nervous system, it is very easy to treat with penicilin.

Question 4

tell me how spirochete syphilis gets into your brain.?

Accepted Answer

Thru blood: Syphilis has one or more phases where it travels in the blood to get to any location that your blood goes, including your brain. It generally starts its journey by entering the skin of your genitals where it drills into your genital skin & may leave an initial painless dug out sore. As it reproduces & spreads locally it will eventually take that vast highway of your blood vessels to go anywhere.

Question 5

can you detect spirochete infections(leptospirosis, borreliosis, syphilis) via blood culture tests?  if not, why?

Accepted Answer

Spirochaetes: These organisms are exceptionally difficult, if not impossible, to grow in artificial media. They can be diagnosed by special stains, serologically by antibody formation, and in some instances by detection of antigens by nuclear protein detection.

Question 6

how is ed caused by peyronie's disease?

Accepted Answer

Peyronie's Disease: is internal scarring of the penis resulting in curvature and/or pain upon erection.  The pain, curve, or blood constriction can cause ED.  Many cases resolve on their own.  Others need medication or surgery.  Vitamin E studies have not been very positive.  Here's a link  http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400667/For-Men-Only-Peyronies-Disease.html
Usually men over 50 get this.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

what causes thinking disorder

Accepted Answer

More details: Could you explain more, the psychiatric diagnosis do not define a ' thinking disorder , however there are several disorders where there is a disturbance of thought process. More information is needed about symptoms. Also remember that it is important to understand the dysfunction in order to call it a disorder.

Question 8

what causes gaucher's disease?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Gaucher's disease GD is an inherited  / genetic metabolic disorder that causes an enzyme deficiency. This deficiency disables the process that allows for the breakdown of a class of compounds called glycolipids causing them to accumulate in abnormal concentration in various organs resulting in damage to these organs.

Question 9

what causes the disease crest?

Accepted Answer

CREST Syndrome: Crest syndrome is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune connective tissue disease.

Question 10

what are the causes of add disorder?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Add/adhd is a hereditary neurological disorder, characterized by dysregulation of brain functions, social, enviromental and genetic factors all seem to contribute.

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Lyme test showed reactivity for bands 41 and 58 (igg). if this isn't lyme, what else could it be? can one be exposed to a spirochete that does not cause disease?

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Is the lyme spirochete (borrelia) the only infectious cause of raynaud's? if not, what are some other infections that cause this?

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What is the spirochete bacterium treponema pallidum?

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Tell me how spirochete syphilis gets into your brain.?

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Can you detect spirochete infections(leptospirosis, borreliosis, syphilis) via blood culture tests? if not, why?

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How is ed caused by peyronie's disease?

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