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My doctor's office called with the results of my C4a test. It came back at 4,800. Normal is 2,600. What's really important to know is that my previous numbers were 64 thousand. Hey, I guess I am an over-achiever or something. ::rolls eyes weakly::
C4a is a protein marker that shows immune system activity. The higher the number, the harder your immune system is doing. Or, as the LymeMD blog says:
"C3a and C4a (Labcorp) are products of the complement system, cleaved from C3 and C4. These proteins are mobilized by the immune system as part of its acquired and to a lesser extent innate immune responses. These proteins can attach to unwanted bacteria and target them for destruction. These tests are sensitive indicators of a busy immune system attacking unwanted proteins or germs. These markers can provide a general sense of immune activation in the face of infection or inflammation."
So, getting better. I'm taking so many antibiotics* and vitamin supplements that I'm kind of shocked I don't rattle when I move, but they are having a beneficial effect. I still want laudanum just on general principles, tho'.
*Currently 2 different abx twice a day for three days in a row. I do that for 2 weeks, have a week off, then start back up again. I'm going to be adding a third abx to this collection in the next few weeks. I AM VERY TIRED OF TAKING ANTIBIOTICS. But they're working, so it's worth it.
C4a is a protein marker that shows immune system activity. The higher the number, the harder your immune system is doing. Or, as the LymeMD blog says:
"C3a and C4a (Labcorp) are products of the complement system, cleaved from C3 and C4. These proteins are mobilized by the immune system as part of its acquired and to a lesser extent innate immune responses. These proteins can attach to unwanted bacteria and target them for destruction. These tests are sensitive indicators of a busy immune system attacking unwanted proteins or germs. These markers can provide a general sense of immune activation in the face of infection or inflammation."
So, getting better. I'm taking so many antibiotics* and vitamin supplements that I'm kind of shocked I don't rattle when I move, but they are having a beneficial effect. I still want laudanum just on general principles, tho'.
*Currently 2 different abx twice a day for three days in a row. I do that for 2 weeks, have a week off, then start back up again. I'm going to be adding a third abx to this collection in the next few weeks. I AM VERY TIRED OF TAKING ANTIBIOTICS. But they're working, so it's worth it.
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