They do an ANA screen first and if that is possitive they Reflex to a titer which is what marji said they keep diluting it until there is a negative reaction. The titer (1:?) is the highest dilution...
Ann, CK is an enzyme that is secreted when muscles are damaged. It can be coming from the Brain, Heart or muscles. The dr should do Iso-enzymes to determine which. with a neuromuscular disorder I...
Hi I have a question. about a year ago I was very very ill and my pulmonologist thought I might have Lupus. I started seeing a Rheumy about 4 months ago and she diagnosed me with RA and fibro. I work...
Thank you all for your replys. Yes I am on Predisone Have been on and off for about 4 months. mostly on. the weight gain came before the Prednisone. It actually came before I got sick. I have been...
Hi I am Susan. I have been sick for about 6 months with varios problems. Drs are looking at Lupus. I have recently put on 60+ lbs. Probably because of meds. My PCP has been watching my glucose. I had...