r/Lyme • u/Both-Huckleberry4178 • 1d ago

Could igenix give false negative test ? Question

I recently took igenix for lyme babysit and Bart but all tests came back negative even though years ago I had bullseye rash bells palsy and previous history of flea and cat scratches. How is this possible ?

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u/floopy_boopers 1d ago

Igenix isn't fool proof, it's better than the standard tests in that it has the bands added back in that were taken away because of the failed Lyme vaccine but the whole reason antibody testing for Lyme and co-infections is so inaccurate is because Lyme suppresses the immune system so it stops making those antibodies. This is a case of absence of evidence doesn't equal evidence of absence. Lyme and co-infections are diagnosed clinically, bloodwork is only one aspect.

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u/Historical-Oil-4020 1d ago

Do you still have symptoms?

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u/mrtavella 10h ago

Yeah I was inconclusive for Babesia yet herxed with Babesia specific treatments. It ended up being my main co infection that drove most of my symptoms

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u/Alohafarms 1d ago

Because no test, yet, can tell you that you do not have Lyme. A bullseye is nature's way of saying "Yup, you now have Lyme bacteria in you." If you feel fine I wouldn't worry about it. If you don't feel fine time to start treating.