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A member asked:

Can i ask immunology doc to test me for lyme? i have pots - and my symptoms match up- i know its a shot in the dark but i need answers. i live in ohio

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Sure: Sure you can ask. However, the symptoms of lyme and pots should be relatively easy to differentiate.

Answered 4/10/2013

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