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That questionnaire is pure hucksterism. It would be best used as a screen for depression, given the subjectivity of the rating scale. If you are depressed, everything becomes "moderate" or "severe."
Despite what you have "heard," today's Lyme test results are considerably better than a coin flip, though positive "Lyme literate lab tests" certainly flip a lot of coins out of people's pockets. Most seriously, people have died from the cash-only over-treatment propagated by ILADS members and others.
If you want to save yourself and your wallet at the same time, may I suggest attention to the food, drink, sleep, calm, exercise and stretching that you are providing your body. Each of these is under your control, and when they all work together, they are very powerful influences on health.
As Nikki says, stop back if/when you have a clinical diagnosis to share, and I would add, don't hold your life hostage to the notion that you need one to feel better.
Best,
Laurie
Despite what you have "heard," today's Lyme test results are considerably better than a coin flip, though positive "Lyme literate lab tests" certainly flip a lot of coins out of people's pockets. Most seriously, people have died from the cash-only over-treatment propagated by ILADS members and others.
If you want to save yourself and your wallet at the same time, may I suggest attention to the food, drink, sleep, calm, exercise and stretching that you are providing your body. Each of these is under your control, and when they all work together, they are very powerful influences on health.
As Nikki says, stop back if/when you have a clinical diagnosis to share, and I would add, don't hold your life hostage to the notion that you need one to feel better.
Best,
Laurie