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Haven't been feeling well had lyme test done only band 18, 23 + ana was also + complement, ch50 high. google now scared i have cancer or something bad?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Might still be Lyme: Lyme is tricky to diagnose. The Western Blot measures one's immune response to Lyme and those who are most sick with it may not produce adequate antibodies. Your +ANA and CH50 could be Lyme-related. Consider getting retested by IgeneX (ideally after taking some anti-Lyme herbs to boost antibody production) and see an integrative Lyme-literate Dr. See http://www.betterhealthguy.com/lyme/testing

Answered 10/16/2016

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Abnormal labs: A positive ANA does not mean you have a specific disease. The high complement level is a good sign - low is not good. I recommend seeing a rheumatologist for further evaluation.

Answered 11/2/2016

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