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Which Lab Tests and Diagnostic Codes for CPn Testing?
By Reenie
Created 03/25/2008 - 9:28pm

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My GP has agreed to give me a lab order and I can go to either Lab Corp or Quest Labs but he says he has no idea what specifically to test for and which diagnostic codes to use for diagnosis to have the tests paid for by Medicare.  

Someone had mentioned Mayo?  Do they have a walk in lab if they are preferred as long as one has a requisition from their Dr? (I would prefer to use Quest if possible)  

Do you have some suggestions for testing? Does this have to be done before using NAC? Are there additional tests that would also reveal information such as Mycoplasma and what would those be called specifically.

Thanks in advance Smile

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2]i [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4]i [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]i [5]/FMSi [6]i [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7]i [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

I used the arthritis

Submitted by lee on Wed, 2008-03-26 07:24.
I used the arthritis research center http://www.tarci.net/ [8] the first time I was tested. This is Dr. Thomas Mcpherson Brown lab that is run by Dr.Millicent Coker Vahn Dr. Brown worked with her for years. I tested postive IGGi [9] and IGM. This last time around I used quest and both my husband and I tested positive. Like with everything else a negative test means nothing. zero negative sjogren's diagnosed 2/03, 200mg doryx daily, mwf zithromax, flagyli [10] every 3 weeks.

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zero negative sjogren's diagnosed 2/03, 200mg minocin daily, biaxin,plaquinel mwf, flagyli [10] every 3 weeks.

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On the prescription, my doc

Submitted by sharon on Wed, 2008-03-26 07:41.

On the prescription, my doc just wrote:

chlamydia pneumoniae IgM and IgGi [9]

mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM and IgG

Diagnosis: respiratory infection.

My lab did not need the codes. they looked it up themselves in their book.

Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpni [12], myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NACi [1] 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpni [12], myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NACi [1] 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Quest has a diagnostic codes

Submitted by clammed_up on Wed, 2008-03-26 12:42.

Quest has a diagnostic codes list website  somewhere on the net here, I dont have the exact page but I remember stubmling upon it and saw all the cpni [12] tests and codes

 

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CPNi [12] pcri [15] and antibody positive , treating MSi [16], CFSi [11], TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, IBSi [7] neutropenia, pus found in facial bone, Doxyi [14] 100x2,Doxy 200x2 zithro 250x1 alternate days. Metroi [10] pulses each month.

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Sharon, Are you on Medicare [17]

Submitted by Reenie on Wed, 2008-03-26 16:10.

Sharon,

Are you on Medicare and did they pay for the tests?

And I take it we are talking about blood tests, right? Wink

Been on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. I'm just looking for now ;)

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Though I am in Canada, I had

Submitted by ruthless1 on Wed, 2008-03-26 17:46.

Though I am in Canada, I had alot of my tests done by Quest Labs.  The Western Blot for Lymes was done by Igenix.

CFIDSi [5]/ME 25yrs, FMSi [6], IBSi [7], EBVi [13], Cpni [12], (insomnia - melatonini [19], GABA, tarazadone, triazolam, novocycloprine, allergy formula, 3 gm tryptophan), Natural HRT peri-M, NACi [1] 2.5 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, 8th Pulse 2 X 375 mg 3day,375 2 d

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CFIDSi [5]/ME 32 yrs, FMSi [6], IBSi [7], EBVi [13], CMV, Cpni [12], chronic insomnia, Lymes, HME, Natural HRT peri-M, NAC 3 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, Pulse#15 750 mg X 5 days 11-1-08

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I went to my GP today and he

Submitted by Reenie on Thu, 2008-03-27 17:07.

I went to my GP today and he drew blood for me for the CPni [12] and Mycoplasma  tests for IgGi [9] and IgM.  I was just noticing some folks were told to also include the IgA.  It's been awhile since discussing these antibody tests and I can't recall which one the IgA is for.  What does IgA measure?  Did I miss something by not testing that as well?  TIA

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPn tested, looking for answers, I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7]

The more I learn, the less I know!

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Would someone please help me

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 20:12.

Would someone please help me interpret my lab tests? I'm not sure if these are negative because they match the reference ranges or are they positive because something is detected in the Cpni [12] tests?  

                                  Result             Ref Range

C Pneumoniae IgM  <1:20                 <1:20

C Trachomatis IgM   <1.20                 <1:20

C Psittaci IgM           <1:20                 <1:20

 

C Pneumoniae IgGi [9]   <1:64                 <1:64

C Trachomatis IgG   <1:64                 <1:64

C Psittaci IgM           <1:64                 <1:64

 

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae   IgG  247 U/mL   H   0-99 U/mL   

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae   IgM  <770 U/mL      0-769 U/mL

Tests done by LabCorp.  Thanks  

 

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPn tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Reenie- The Cpni tests are

Submitted by Jim K on Tue, 2008-04-01 20:51.

Reenie- The Cpni [12] tests are negative in this rendering. Your antibodies for Mycoplasma, if I'm reading this correctly, seem very high in the IgGi [9], which shows past infection. There are a lot of folks who would say if you had past exposure and continued symptoms, then mycoplasma may be the chronic infection you are dealing with. Still, if you are getting reaction to NACi [1] then defacto you (also?) have Cpn. Both infectionsi [20] are treated by the CAPi [21], although I don't think you'd need the NAC or Flagyli [10] with the Myco alone.

CAP for Cpn 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Protocol: 200mg Doxyi [14], 250mg MWF Azith, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D1000 units, Iodoral 50mg, T4 & T3

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CAPi [21] for Cpni [12] 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Currently: 150mg BID Roxithromycin, Doxycycline 100mg BID, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D2000 units, T4 & T3

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Jim, That's what I thought [22]

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 21:12.

Jim,

That's what I thought I was reading but was confused by the < sign.  When I talked with Dr S before I had these results back, he said a 1:64 on the CPn  titers would mean a chronic infection so... ? It looks like it's still negative, right?

Is there a place that there is a CAPi [21] explanation and life cycle for mycoplasma?  I've been looking online for one and haven't found anything as concrete as the info here.  

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPn tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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 Most of what I know is

Submitted by Jim K on Tue, 2008-04-01 21:29.

 Most of what I know is from people here who have co-infectionsi [20]. Check out Garth Nicholson for info, I don't have his website on tap but it's easy to find. How is the NACi [1] going?

CAPi [21] for Cpni [12] 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Protocol: 200mg Doxyi [14], 250mg MWF Azith, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D1000 units, Iodoral 50mg, T4 & T3

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CAPi [21] for Cpni [12] 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Currently: 150mg BID Roxithromycin, Doxycycline 100mg BID, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D2000 units, T4 & T3

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I think I'm getting some

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 21:36.

I think I'm getting some reaction as of yesterday ie: dry cough about an hr after dosing for a very short time then it's gone and a sneeze or two with a sniffle tonight. Today was the first day of 1200mg 2/day.

I've been to Garth's site.  I'm sure I have it bookmarked.  Thanks!   

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPni [12] tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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With the NACi reaction I'd

Submitted by Jim K on Tue, 2008-04-01 21:41.

With the NACi [1] reaction I'd say the antibody tests are moot. You could have them redone by a different lab, but you are proving Cpni [12] is in there dispite lack of antibodies (immuno-incompetence, intracellulari [23] predominance, etc). 

CAPi [21] for Cpn 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Protocol: 200mg Doxyi [14], 250mg MWF Azith, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D1000 units, Iodoral 50mg, T4 & T3

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CAPi [21] for Cpni [12] 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Currently: 150mg BID Roxithromycin, Doxycycline 100mg BID, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D2000 units, T4 & T3

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Reenie, I thought for sure

Submitted by sharon on Tue, 2008-04-01 21:44.

Reenie, I thought for sure you would test positive for CPNi [12].. I'm with Jim. I think you might still have it...my sister has mycoplasma only...she tested negative for CPN.  she did not have reaction to NACi [1].. 

 My doc referred to positive IgGi [9] as a chronic infection, not a past infection..

Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpn, myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NAC 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpni [12], myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NACi [1] 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Reenie - Don't know if this [24]

Submitted by Daisy on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:10.

Reenie -

Don't know if this helps but my husband has been tested twice (Quest labs) for all three strains of chlamydia - IGGi [9] and IGM.  Both times he was negative.  He did test off the chart high for mycoplasma both times.

All that being said.  He had a reaction to NACi [1] and most recently developed porphyriai [25] from treatment.  NAC and secondary porphyria are both believed to be unique to CPNi [12].

Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  Minoi [3], Roxyi [26], Diflucan round two 1-31, Rifampin, Bactrim DS, Prednisone, Novantrone, Doxyi [14], Azithromycin, Flagyli [10]

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Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  "When Going Thru Hell, Just Keep Going", Winston Churchill

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Jim, you would call that

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:11.

Jim, you would call that little reaction a "reaction" to NACi [1]?  Does it go away? increase over time? It's not that I need any convincing that  I have a chronic infection but a Dr might need some evidence and I want to be able to explain it well.  

IMOi [27], with my extremely low Ds, my immunei [28] system is prob quite comprimised.  

Was on the MP for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NAC, getting CPni [12] tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Thanks Daisy and Sharon,

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:13.

Thanks Daisy and Sharon, every little comment helps! Smile

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPn tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Yay, you are having a NACi

Submitted by ruthless1 on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:22.

Yay, you are having a NACi [1] reaction, good news!

CFIDSi [5]/ME 25yrs, FMSi [6], IBSi [7], EBVi [13], Cpni [12], (insomnia - melatonini [19], GABA, tarazadone, triazolam, novocycloprine, allergy formula, 3 gm tryptophan), Natural HRT peri-M, NAC 2.5 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, Pulse8 750mg 4day,375X1 3-24-8

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CFIDSi [5]/ME 32 yrs, FMSi [6], IBSi [7], EBVi [13], CMV, Cpni [12], chronic insomnia, Lymes, HME, Natural HRT peri-M, NAC 3 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, Pulse#15 750 mg X 5 days 11-1-08

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I've also been getting itchy

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:32.

I've also been getting itchy but at first I thought it was psoriasis; I don't think so.  Can this be reaction too? 

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPni [12] tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Reenie - Yes it's

Submitted by Daisy on Tue, 2008-04-01 22:36.

Reenie - Yes it's possible. 

Just curious - on MP antibiotics- and since you have PS, PA - did you get any itching while on the antibiotics?

Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  Minoi [3], Roxyi [26], Diflucan round two 1-31, Rifampin, Bactrim DS, Prednisone, Novantrone, Doxyi [14], Azithromycin, Flagyli [10]

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Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  "When Going Thru Hell, Just Keep Going", Winston Churchill

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Actually, I got extremely

Submitted by Reenie on Tue, 2008-04-01 23:31.

Actually, I got extremely itchy all over my body prior to starting the abxi [29] when I was reducing light and D. Others had the same thing if I recall. We were told it was hormonal rebalancing. Looking back it may have been the lowering of D doing it just like I read folks have more reactions here when taking more (or less) D.

Was on the MPi [18] for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPni [12] tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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Reenie the antibody tests

Submitted by garcia on Wed, 2008-04-02 05:14.

Reenie the antibody tests have a notoriously high rate of false negatives - meaning many/most of us who have Cpni [12] seem to test negative on them. I tested negative too. My advice is to put a good few weeks of NACi [1] behind you then test again. You'll have a much better chance next time around after your body has had a chance to make antibodies to the EBi [30]'s you are bursting with NAC. 

CFSi [11]. Started CAPi [21] 03-07.
Currently: Roxi 600mg + Doxyi [14] 200mg . 10 Pulses done. Sauna every other day. D 7200IU

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Hunter: Don't think - experiment

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 EB's concentrate in some

Submitted by Jim K on Wed, 2008-04-02 05:55.

 EB's concentrate in some places: sinuses and ear canals certainly, skin where they get deposited in the small capillary beds-- Dr. Stratton once referred to Cpni [12] as a "small vessel disease," and in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, wrists. The latter, as Dr. Stratton says, because "EB's obey the law of gravity like everything else!"

So skin itching is a common die-off on NACi [1] as well as ABXi [29]. While you may be D depleted, you are still producing cytokinesi [31] and histamines and the like. If you are at all in doubt, up your dose to 2400 a day! It will convince you, given you are already having reactions, if you need convincing!

As Garcia noted, the tests are notoriously unreliable. My experience is Labcorp is less so, Quest is better, and evidently Mayo Clinic is among the most accurate. But... note that if your antibody system is suppressd by low D, you might have less response to Cpn. If you do only have Myco, great. Well, you know what I mean. Not great but then you won't have the porphyriai [25] and multiphase to deal with, although it's hard enough. 

CAP for Cpn 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Protocol: 200mg Doxyi [14], 250mg MWF Azith, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D1000 units, Iodoral 50mg, T4 & T3

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CAPi [21] for Cpni [12] 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi [11] & FMSi [6]. Currently: 150mg BID Roxithromycin, Doxycycline 100mg BID, Tinii [4] 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D2000 units, T4 & T3

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Dr. Stratton says, because

Submitted by garcia on Wed, 2008-04-02 07:21.

Dr. Stratton says, because "EBi [30]i [30]'s obey the law of gravity like everything else!"

Just wanted to comment on this before I forget. Since before I caught Cpn I used to sleep predominantly on my left side due to pre-existing gut issues (my gut would hurt on the left and it felt better to sleep on it). As a result my infection is very much left-sided. Left eye dominates. As does left side of head. Left ear only involved. Throat - mostly left. Dr S is very much spot on that EB's obey the law of gravity.

Be interested whether others favour one side or other for sleeping, whether their infection dominates on one side and/or most importantly whether the 2 things correlate. 

CFSi [11]. Started CAPi [21] 03-07.
Currently: Roxi 600mg + Doxyi [14] 200mg . 10 Pulses done. Sauna every other day. D 7200IU

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Hunter: Don't think - experiment

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I had thought the samething,

Submitted by sharon on Wed, 2008-04-02 07:28.

I had thought the samething, but felt silly mentioning it...i slept on my right side. i have right arm neuropathy. when I get restless leg at night, 98% of the time it is my right leg, and intensifies on the outside of my right leg.. 

Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpni [12], myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NACi [1] 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Mphs, TN. CFSi [11], hypoT (Hashi), adrenal fatigue, 37 w/hormones of 80,. right arm neuropathy. + cpni [12], myco, EBVi [13], CMV. NACi [1] 4000mg, doxyi [14] 100-2xday, azith 250 m/w/f/sun, progesterone, estriol, synthroid, pulse flagyli [10], tinii [4]<

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Reenie - What Garcia

Submitted by Daisy on Wed, 2008-04-02 08:32.

Reenie - What Garcia suggests is a good idea and may happen. 

When I tried this with my husband (NACi [1] plus two of the antibioticsi [29] for a few weeks) and then re-tested all three chlamydia strains, I thought for sure he would be positive.  He wasn't.

So - he had NAC reaction.  He had whopper health issues.  We treated empirically.  At 9 months he just had an intense round of secondary porphyriai [32].  He has also been experiencing amazing improvements - including those clinically documented via MRI.

Also - along the way - husband had borrelia testing which showed positive for certain key lyme bands but not positive overall.

Someday I hope a scientific paper will be published on my husband, titled "Empiric anti-infective treatment of Balo's Concentric Sclerosis"

I am coming to believe that if you have a so called "autoimmune disease" you might well benefit from empiric anti-infective treatment. 

It would be ideal to know for sure what pathogen you are treating, I sure did waste a lot of time and money trying to figure that out for my husband, but in the end- he was treated empirically for suspected infection and is improving.

Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  Minoi [3], Roxyi [26], Diflucan round two 1-31, Rifampin, Bactrim DS, Prednisone, Novantrone, Doxyi [14], Azithromycin, Flagyli [10]

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Daisy - Husband on CAPi [21] 5/07.  "When Going Thru Hell, Just Keep Going", Winston Churchill

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Well, I'm evidence of lots

Submitted by Reenie on Wed, 2008-04-02 19:15.

Well, I'm evidence of lots of skin involvement via psoriasis. Frown

As for disease dominance side, mine is my left, pretty much from head to toe but because of more pain and issues on my left side I sleep mainly on my right side.

OTOH, what if the symptoms that I feel are mainly due to pathogenisis in the RIGHT side of my brain?  Doesn't the right brain control more on the left side, vise versa?  Some of the symptoms are neuroi [33] so maybe it stems from the brain actually.  Hmmm.... so maybe it IS because of the right side sleeping. 

BTW, my RIGHT eye is more symptomatic than left everything else.  It is more inflamed usually and I have a foggy spot in my field of vision, but the left eye is more blurry.  Undecided

Was on the MP for 3 1/2 yrs. Taking NACi [1], getting CPn tested, looking for answers...I (still) want my life back! CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addison's

When I change what I believe I change what I do

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NACi [1] 2.4g, Zithi [2] 250mg/MWF, minoi [3] 200mg, Tinii [4] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [5]/FMSi [6], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [7], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

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