What does it mean to have a possible positive lupus test? - lupus
I had severe joint pain lately. My doctor examined me in arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. He said that the test is positive as possible for himself and sent me to a lupus rheumatologist for further testing. Does this mean that we send not to know or you do not send me a confirmation? Has anyone had this happen to them?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Lupus What Does It Mean To Have A Possible Positive Lupus Test?
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Dear Sweat Pea,
Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases such as lupus erythematosus based on clinical observations and medical history. The laboratory values are used primarily to confirm and sometimes, in order to estimate the disease activity. Please be patient until your rheumatologist. As a specialist, you can through the differential diagnosis of arthritis Guide (over 200 varieties!). I'm pretty sure that you feel frustrated after the first visit, but then begin to build a relationship with your rheumatologist about their ability to understand their grievances and relieve your pain. Feel free to contact me and ask again!
My mother had lupus. My grandmother had RA. The diagnosis of my mother has taken years. After collecting his symptoms began, it was an ANA (antinuclear antibody) for the test is necessary but not sufficient to diagnose lupus. A positive ANA can mean many things. Only detects the presence of certain antibodies that are compatible with lupus. As I recall, the diagnosis of lupus, they must meet a number from a list of 11 different criteria, in addition to the test. My sister had a positive ANA, but it has enough evidence for a diagnosis of lupus.
In short, you do not know and can not know for awhile.
I arrived at the moment and it's frustrating, Gosh!
I had problems with their wrists in the past two years: first, tell me who is the RSI, but after months, my ankles are swollen, twice as big and bad in the ease of movement, also very tired all the time. The doctor gave me tests for possible arthritis, have certain things more than it should and was sent to a rheumatologist. Of course, this meant more tests! This is obviously a process of elimination, because lupus and many other conditions can mimic rheumotologist know what to look for him not to make too much thought. It's a bit like a long way ... My doctors are not sure yet, but keep an eye on him. Plaquenil really helped) (the drug is an autoimmune disease, I am much more free of pain in these days of creation. I'm almost sweating, but just know that your not alone hope it goes well for you!
ANA can be positive for lupus or similar ... but positive, as some medications ca ... ANA panel ......... must be safe .......... Lupus can reallly happens every day ... ............ good lucck
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