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Full article: http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&id=20461540&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks

Excerpt:

OBJECTIVE: By using the published incidence of Lyme borreliosis
in endemic regions of the World, and the sensitivity and
specificity data of the best Lyme serological tests, we computed
the positive predictive value of Borrelia burgdorferi antibody
testing. METHODS: The calculation of predictive value was based
on Bayes’ theorem. We also analyzed the frequency distribution of
the specific and non-specific symptoms and complaints of 27,194
patients sent to the Centre for Tick-borne Diseases in Budapest
from 1986 to 2008. RESULTS: This evaluation demonstrated that
practitioners often use Lyme serology in a “trial and error” way,
without any reasonable ground. According to our calculation the
positive predictive value of the best Lyme antibody tests if
applied in this way is <9.1%. CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that
the present practice of applying Lyme serological tests may
result in more harm than benefit.
 

Linda’s Comment:  It amazes me that in the following publications do we find any suggestions about reducing our total body burden of pathogens and toxins.  It is a MUST that Lymies begin to reduce their total body burden of pathogens and toxins in order to begin addressing Lyme, Lyme Arthritis, Arthritis, and other chronic illness we see with Lyme patients.  Some people choose antibiotics…..I personally never went near antibiotics.  My whole detox and healing program was using anti-microbials, alternative medicine, alternative modalities, NO GMO foods, NO sugars, NO fast foods, NO soda’s, NO caffeine, NO coffee and I ate and still do eat organic foods.  I also have used a PhotonGenie since 2001 and use it daily.  I like it better than Rife, as I don’t have to worry about settings, I just turn it on and go.  I even sleep in mine.  The critters we Lymies fight LOVE heavy metals and especially GMO foods.  
 
There are also some foods that you don’t want to eat if you are having symptoms of Arthritis, however, it is more important to get rid of the GMO, sugars, coffee and soda’s to reduce the inflammation and pain.  The great thing about the fight program is you are dissolving biofilms and reducing inflammation on a daily basis.  So much of our pain comes from inflammation. 
 
I of course use many more things with my lifelong daily detox protocol.  If you can get IV chelation and do weekly colonics you can move things along faster.  However, you can start the program one step at a time and move at your own pace.  This is one protocol that must be done as suggested to get the full benefit of wellness.  The first three months are your toughest, but after that it is a breeze.  Yes, ever so often you have a day or two like you did when you first started, but I tell folks, it is like peeling an onion.  As you reach a new level you will have a couple of days where you keep your bathroom close.  At the end of 60 to 90 days and you begin to feel your life coming back to you, you will be very pleased that you began this journey.  Feel free to ask questions and I will share my journey with you.  Just remember JUST SAY NO TO GMO!! Continued