Thanks for the clarification Smurfy. My GP just said that it was for autoimmune hepatitis. You're a mine of info, I think I'll just ask you in future because you give ALL the info, not just the...
I saw my GP yesterday & he had asked the Rheumy for the results of all the tests. GREAT RELIEF - not AIH. Now when I see the Rheumy again I guess we start from scratch. My GP seems to think that the...
Hi I used to be a hairdresser. Colouring your hair won't cause any problems as long as you don't rub it into your scalp as "hep93" said. The meds anyone takes can occasionally effect the colour out...
Thanks guys I'm sure everyone here can relate to the anxiety of waiting for results. I already have 5 autoimmune problems including Hashimoto's & some I can't pronounce let alone spell lol. (mainly...
I saw my first Rheumy on Monday & am still trying to understand what is going on! He says that I have the symptoms of Lupus but doesn't think that's what I have??? He read my blood reports and...
Hi LTL, I'm fairly new here & waiting for my 1st appointment with the Rheumatologist (next Tuesday) Not sure what I have yet. I can relate to your situation - I had a breast cancer scare & my...
Hi You should try Australia. The top end is HOT, HUMID, TICKS & BUGS ON STEROIDS lol - I live in South Australia where we have a much more mild climate & considerably less "live stock", or at least...
Thanks guys...
[b] 5 years ago. She's doing really well. Happily married with 2 boys & a full time job. [/color] I realise Lupus is not hereditary but was just wondering if it runs in families....
Hi I'm from Australia. What is an FMLA & a PCP? I get very confused by the abreviations here lol. I hope you start to feel better soon when the correct meds kick in. Good luck with the new rheumy....
Thanks guys Unlike you bittersweet2u2 - my GP hasn't said what I have. He told me the tests could be indicative of Lupus or some other problem. Here in Australia most doctors don't like to speculate,...
Saw my local GP for blood test results - ANA positive - JUST!!! Others all over the place. Some can't get results because the ANA interferes with them??? He's sending me to a rheumatologist - 4 month...
Hi I'm from Australia. I think you'll find the titer readings are the same worldwide The confusion is coming from the way it is being said/written : 1:20 OR 1:2 1:40 OR 1:4 1:80 OR 1:8 1:160 OR 1:16...
Before my Hashimoto's was diagnosed my GP told me "it's just you're age", "it's depression", "it's probably a virus" and the best response of all was "I don't have time to look at all these problems...
Hi can someone please tell me how often flares happen & how long they last?...
Thanks to all of you that replied. This is a USA based forum isn't it? I live in Australia & couldn't get any answers. I'm still waiting for my results - can't see the doctor until Tuesday next...
Hi All I'm new to this. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 14months ago but now the doctor is doing all sorts of tests. A Reg nurse friend of mine has mentioned LUPUS as a possibility. I thought this...