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  1. J

    What complications can chronic actived EBV cause?

    My EBV blood tests showed reactivation, and I have been sick for years, but was never tested. My temperature was 99.1 (temporal artery), the day I had the blood test two weeks ago. Is this normal? Today my temperature was 99.0 (oral thermometer). What complications can chronic EBV cause and how...
  2. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    You gave me a lot of help...I just want to know where I can go to get the tests I ask for? Will a doctor order tests if I request them? (CMV, EBV a repeat of my abnormal test, HHV-6, Lyme, and IgG subsets.) Then I might know why am so sick...
  3. J

    Do my tests show chronic EBV?

    How do I find a CFS doctor? Can they order tests locally through other doctors if they are too far away for me to travel to? I do not drive. I live in Cleveland, Ohio.
  4. J

    Do my tests show chronic EBV?

    I think I have chronic EBV (for over 10 years) and I think it is making me very sick.
  5. J

    Do my tests show chronic EBV?

    Thank you. I live in Cleveland, OH and think I have chronic EBV along with other co-infections, because I feel ill all the time and can not stand or walk too long. I will brouse the Doctors and Diagnostics forum as you suggest.
  6. J

    Do my tests show chronic EBV?

    Please help.
  7. J

    Do my tests show chronic EBV?

    Do my test results show chronic EBV? Can chronic EBV last for years, and how does it cause CFS? What are its symptoms and how is it diagnosed and treated? These are my EBV test results: Component Your Value EBV Vca IgG Positive EBV-VCA IgM Negative EBV-early antigen Positive EBV Nuclear...
  8. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    My edema. My doctors have ignored this for years.
  9. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    I have little time here...I wanted you to se the EBV results. I am trying to find out what they mean, and also ti find the CDC website that says to test for CMV also. And to answer your question, the doctors did not help my leg swelling. My Primary Care Physician said "oh, it is not so...
  10. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    I have felt sick since 2001, when I first went to the doctor with aching in my legs when I walked. (I still have no diagnose of what is causing that.) But now...today, my legs are swollen and I think it has to do with my blood vessels... I live in Cleveland, Ohio. I get so tired all the...
  11. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    This is the best way I can paste the results... The doctors have told me my CBC has been normal for years...I do not believe them... I live in Ohio. Name Standard Range 4/24/08 2/15/11 11/23/11 10/2/12 3/12/13 9/19/13 9/29/14 Basophil # 0.00-0.20 K/uL 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 Basophils...
  12. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    My CD4/CD8 Ratio was 5.3 and 4.9 (in 2013 and 2014 respectively). This test result was cut off when I pasted the results above.
  13. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    The first set of Lymphocytes were taken in September 2013, and the second set was taken in 2014 I do not know how I pasted this here, and if it is readable... I will wait to see the EBV results and then I don't know what I will do after that. CD16/56 % Lymphs 14 13 CD16/56 Absolute Count...
  14. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    Why are my CD3/CD8 Absolute Counts Low, at 215 (when the reference range is: 394-1150)?
  15. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    My follow up visit with the immunologist did not give me any answers about my about my abnormal test results. Here is a brief account of what was said between us: (When the immunologist started talking, I wrote everything down, and she was watching me with a strange expression.) DR: “Well I took...
  16. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    PS: I use the library computer, and will not be able to get back to the library until next week. Thank you everyone.:angel: for your support and help so far...
  17. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    I am so lost, here. Thank you so much for replying to me. (The doctor who responded above tells me my tests are normal, and my doctor says the same things...) But I feel sick...like I am really ill, and so tired, too. I will see what my doctor says on my follow-up on Monday, and then ask her...
  18. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    Thank you. I will ask my immunologist what to do at my appointment.
  19. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    I forgot to say that I was told my blood tests were abnormal, and I was being sent to a specialist, but I did not know what for. When I arrived, and found the building, it was the hematology department!:jaw-drop: I had no idea why or what for. The doctor did not tell me anything and I had to...
  20. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    Thank you. I am trying to get my nerve up for my appointment, and will take notes of everything the doctor says to my questions and abnormal tests, and post her answers here.
  21. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    I want to thank you, also, for your kind words and encouragement.
  22. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    Bless you. I have been struggling with this illness for some time, and it is getting worse. I am feeling hopeful that you actually listened and gave me advice, and did not dismiss me. Although, my new doctor did ask me if anyone ever told me I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so maybe she...
  23. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    Thank you for your reply. I had these similar results last year, and my immunologist told me they were normal. He retired and now I have a new doctor...but I think she will not tell me anything about these tests. My Immunoglobulin and Lymphocytes levels, and CBC and MET results are pasted...
  24. J

    What does CD4/CD8 Low Ratio & CD3/CD8 High Absolute mean?

    My immunologist ordered some T-Cell blood tests and some of them were abnormal. My CD4/CD8 Ratio is High (5) CD3/CD8 Absolute Count is Low (<250) Please, does anyone know what my tests mean? I have attached my test results to this question. I am a female in my 60's and have been ill for...