Hi everyone
i have for the past two years gone through
an array of disabling symptons . When I
was still working my co workers would
frequently comment on my flushed faced ,i
never thought anything of it . Then about
two months ago broke out in this rash that
turned out to be fifths ,however along
with the rash on arms legs and chest the
red face nose and cheeks were notice by my
gp ,she ordered an ana test titer was
1:100 speckled pattern , she didn't seem
concerned however when I saw her again two
weeks ago looking like rudolph the red
faced she reordered test I got the results
from her receptionist as she is on
vacation and the titer is still 1:100
speckled pattern along withslightly
elevated esr of 24 . I saw a
rheumaltologist two years ago and shesaid
I had fibro go exercise . I have symptons
of lupus and other neuro problems that my
neurologist called a unknown neurologiacl
disorder . Should I see another
neurologist ? Is my ana positive .
Thanks
your canadian friend
flobee
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Posted: 07-13-04 14:29pm
Welcome to the group! I am ladybrannon.
My first question: have you seen a
rheumatologist? I don't recall you
speaking of one in your story?
What other symptoms? I know you spoke of
rashes, etc. But can you think of other
things? Sometimes things that seem
insignificant are not...
If you are thinking lupus or an autoimmune
(there are tons that mimic lupus), might I
suggest keeping a diary? In that diary,
note headaches, pain, fevers, and anything
else you feel necessary. Take it to the
doctors.
Keep a list and a copy of all the blood
work, especially if they start sending you
to several type of specialists! This will
be invaluable to everyone!
Good luck! I wish you well! If you have
any questions or concerns, ask away! They
are some people here that have been
diagnosed with lupus for years!
