November 5, 2014 at 3:42 am #1672

Participant

Hi Terri,

Just added some questions.

I have an update. I came to my doctor last week, advocating for the Western Blot. He was very hesitant. We agreed to do another round of blood tests with their place and LABCORP. This was week 14. I got the tests back on the HSV-1&2. Still negative. However, I learned I had very high rates of EBV Virus (also in the herpes family as you know). Also in my WBC,I had high Neutrophils (7.4) & Calcium, Serum (10.3).

So now I know this, I can’t find information that links EBV to my symptoms:

– Red sores on genitals that are painful to touch
– Body itching
– Sharp Nerve Pain
– Itchy eyes

Also, I asked for the specific IGG Herpes values and they say they can’t give them to me. That they just under 0.91. Regarding the Western Blot, he has been holding the line about his company’s displeasure with Herpes Blood Test. Said they prefer to test the lesion with a direct fluorescent antibody test. They also mention that it’s been tricky handling this third party test with their billing department which he says makes him uncomfortable as my tests have been negative and his company may not allow it as they strongly oppose herpes blood tests. He also was telling me it was going to be very expensive because of shipping my blood overnight in a cold, secure container.

The first two doctors who visually diagnosed it as Herpes have made it hard for me to let it go, especially when I have had those recurring red sores in my boxer short region.

I’m not sure if you deal a lot with EBV, but do my symptoms feel like EBV to you?

What percentage accuracy in your mind is an IGG Herpes Blood test at 14 weeks, 90% or more? What percentage would the Western Blot be in comparison?

Thanks again for your great service and care.