Charliebug - You're the 2nd person who has suggested this! I did ask the rheumy and she totally dismissed the idea of it, and wouldn't test for it. How do I go about getting tested? What is the cost?...
Well, I finally got to see the rheumatologist today. She advised that the blood work done wasn't enough, and ordered more. This new test will include the elusive titer # (ratio) everyone has talked...
MauHawaii - thank you for your kindness! Actually made me tear up, and I'm glad there are still kind helping people out there. This board is FULL of them. I will definitely request a Lyme test. This...
Thank you for the advice, otherwise I'd of continued taking it in the evening with my allergy meds, Nexium, and Vitamin D. The doc never said when, just said once a day take 50 mg (5 little pills) so...
BTW, I never answered the hip question and I apologize! The pain is DEFINITELY in the joint, like way down deep. Seems better today however, maybe the Prednisone helped it as well or it's just...
Yes Yes Yes!!! Oh I feel so much better knowing it's not "hormones" like first suggested. I had to have a radical hysterectomy in my early 30's so I knew it wasn't menopause, or at least didn't think...
Not at all Lynnwood, I appreciate your responses!!! I just sometimes feel like I'm a whiny brat because I can't really express to my family how this feels. They're great, very supportive, but I get...
Yes Lynnwood, I understand that a positive ANA doesn't mean you actually have Lupus. It was my SYMPTOMS that caused the doc to run the ANA to begin with. I've read the information, but it's still...
Thank you Becky20, that makes more sense to me. My doctors office has a lab in their offices, and nowhere on the printout is there an ANA titer number or anything about a pattern. I'm going to call...
No, there's no numbers listed anywhere other than the ones I put in my post. At first all they gave me was the percentages and a call from the doctors office telling me the results were abnormal and...
Hi all. I'm a 52 YO female, with many and varied symptoms. I've never really talked to my doc much about my problems as they normally come and go, although some last longer than others. Once I opened...