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What blood tests can be used to diagnose Lupus?
I am almost positive that I have lupus, as I have almost every one of the symptoms. My doctor also thinks that i may have lupus, but every time i get a blood test, everything is negative. What tests can be used to diagnose lupus? Because i want to find out for sure if this is what I have
I was already diagnosed with fibromylagia but my symptoms go beyond just that. I have also been tested numerous times for Lyme disease and other rheumatic diseases, all coming out negative.
Answer
Raised ESR. Reduced white cells, reduced lymphocytes, and/or reduced platelets. Serum antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is positive in almost all cases. Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) is specific to lupus but is only present in 50% cases. Anti-Ro and anti-La can also be detected. 25% patients have rheumatoid factor. Reduced serum complement levels during active disease.
May 21, 2010 No Comments
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Is seafood really bad for people with Lupus? Does it have some internal effect on the body?
I have Lupus and I cannot stop from eating sushis and sashimis. I have not been feeling pain at all so I’m just wondering is it doing anything internally?
Answer
I have Lupus as well and have never heard anything about it. Although I must admit that I am not a big seafood eater. I have read lots of info and have never seen anything about it. If you don’t get any concrete answers I would check with your specialist just to be safe. Two things that I have read that aren’t good for Lupus are alfalfa sprouts and aspartame.
May 5, 2010 No Comments
