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Central Kansas | My training and practice years ago was as a medical microbiologist and molecular scientist with 30 years in the Veterans Administration hospital and research laboratory setting. Although old and much less knowledgeable about modern medicine, I still consult for several specific microbiological research projects….AGS is one of those so what we know thus far is somewhat simplistic & minimal. My initiative here is to make my fellow Ag-talkers, who tend to work outdoors more than most professions, aware of the increasing danger of tick bites…with AGS now known to becoming more prevalent….primarily because we have a test for it specifically. No doubt, this syndrome has been with us for years without a diagnosis with current knowledge of “some” of its symptoms.
Cardiovascular issues have risen with some with AGS. Some individuals may also experience joint pain, arthritis, or mast cell activation syndrome.
Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances have also been reported.
There is currently no specific treatment or cure for AGS. With some folks, the severity of the
antibody response lessens over time…with watchful surveillance some red meat consumption is possible.
A specific blood test is needed for serological diagnosis of the syndrome. Much like the early LYME diagnostic tests, best is a reference laboratory that does a lot of them.
More recent reports suggest that Some individuals with AGS may also react to ingredients in certain medications or vaccines, obviously with an ingredient that elicits the alpha-gal antibody reaction.
So—-pretty early stage of understanding AGS and obviously a good distance from any treatment modality…or potential for a dreaded vaccine. Please be vigilant about tick bites, rapid removal (keep the tick if possible), and if any symptoms let your doctor know about the tick bite. | |
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Lone Star Tick Bite
