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Lupus Antibodies - they never go away right?

October 20th, 2014

I was told by my hematologist a couple years ago that I had APS, he has since left the practice so I have to see the new one there. He told me 2 weeks ago that I do not have APS, but I have Lupis Antibodies in my blood. He ordered 2 blood tests, Lupus Anticoagulants and Anticardiolipin antbodies. I went back today to get the results and he informed me that the Lupus Antibodies are going away? I was told that once you have them in your system, they never go away. Does he know what he is talking about? He didn't give me the levels of these blood tests.

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Shafi Ullah Khan

replied November 3rd, 2014

Thank you for asking

These diseases are not cured but rather managed. So if they showed up in blood they need management and that comprises of diet and lifestyle modifications. constant use of hydroxychloroquine, avoiding triggers, having an eye on renal functions, and a constant touch to a rheumatologist.

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