Well, I had all that blood work done last week. I was right, possibly. My doctor did an ana test and it came back positive. I had one done a couple years ago. It was positive then also. I guess it has to be higher than 1 in 80. Mine was 1 in 160 right now. So, that means it is positive. Now, does that mean I have an autoimmune disorder? Possibly.
Back when I was dx with Fibro I was sent there due to a positive ana. At that time I didn't have too many symptoms, unlike now. So the Rhuematologist said no, not Lupus. But, now here I am two years later with pain, exhaustion, very foggy brain, and many other sysmtpoms that make us all think Lupus. So back to the Rhuematologist I go. They will do more tests. Also I guess they have a criteria form they use. You have to have 4 of the 11 on the list. I looked at the list and I have at least 5 of the 11. So...hmmmmm
Honestly I am not surprised in the least. I knew something was wrong. I knew there was more to what I am feeling and dealing with. Here is a link about Lupus if you are interested.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lupus.cfm
I will be doing some research on the difference between Lupus and Fibro to see if I can come up with anything. Also to see if there is anything about Lupus and Gastroperesis.
Lots to look into!!!
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