Before you get yourself or your child tested you must consider the following..
1. Testing is not perfect and demands an immune response to get a result. Since the immune systems of children with autism are typically dysfunctional you must do a PROVOCATION or treatment trial prior to testing to optimize your results.
2. When a provocation is done prior to testing, clinicians are reporting numbers as high as 73% of their autism practice testing positive for Lyme disease. So if you have previously tested without provocation, it is not conclusive. 20-30% of autistic children test positive without provocation and 73% with provocation.
At the recent Autism conference in Washington, Dietrich Klinghardt, MD gave the following protocol for provocation.
Optimizing the outcome of Lyme TestingGive Rizol oil – Gamma and Zeta for 4 weeks (available at www.biopureus.com ) Ramp up the dose to be at full dose for 2 weeksDosage for adults – 120 drops / day – adjust for kids which would be 1/4 to 1/3 of dose max.They will experience die off and healingThen test IgG / IgM Wesern Blot – most will test positive by IgeneX criteria.
NOTE from LIA Foundation: It is also important to note that the parents should be tested this way as well...both parents. There are also other methods for doing a provocation. A Lyme Literatute physician can talk to you about the use of Samento or antibiotics for this same purpose. Remember to always consult your doctor before implementing any procotol.
A Complete Guide to Testing
Download the LIA Foundation's free guide called " The Complete Guide To Testing". Here you will find the following:
-How to make a positive diagnosis for Lyme Disease / Borrelia. -Which labs to use -All about false negative results -Testing for GI health, parasites, viruses, mycoplasma and other infections.
The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is given in good faith to help people understand more about this disease. It is not intended to replace or supersede patient care by a healthcare providor. If an individual suspects the presence of a tick-borne illness, that individual should consult a healthcare provider who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases and autism.