FrustrationI had a positive ana test last May and I was told I had lupus. Then I was told by the doc that it is not lupus. I have been...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Tilted Kidneys and diagnosisHi everyone. I’m learning about Lupus, being referred to rheumatologist and my head is in a spin but also making sense why I’ve been so bad for so long. I...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionDiagnosisJoint Pain
ANA? are they always positive?hi everyone im currently going through the slow process of diagnosis, i am yet to have my ana panel taken, I've done some reading on them and just want to...reactions12repliesDiagnosisAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Can someone help explain this? I see doctor Monday but wondered if someone might explain this to a newbie Thanks...reactions7repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
Low FerritinHi everyone, I’d like to start off by saying that I haven’t been tested for Lupus, nor have I raised concerns about it with my doctor. I have the following...reactions2repliesAnemiaDiagnosisSymptoms
The long road to diagnosisIve been on this journey for 8 years. Family HX of Lupus, Mom Maternal grandma, maternal aunts and cousins. Positive DSDNA for 7 years but ana was homogenous 1:40 so...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
RA and CRP TestsHello. I took 400 mg of Advil around 9 hours before having rheumatoid factor (RA) and C Reactive Protein (CRP)blood tests. Does anyone know whether that might have lowered the...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Waiting Hi I am waiting to hear from my Rheumatologist about my blood tests. It's been 6 weeks now and I've not heard a thing. Does this mean I don't have...reactions2repliesBrain FogDiagnosis
Could it really be Lupus-Psychosis?Hey! I'm German, so I'm sorry for mistakes in advance :D A few years ago I went to the rheumatologist for taking some blood tests. They came back positive for...reactions2repliesDepressionDiagnosisMental Health
Confused and undiagnosed I've has one positive ANA titre 1:160. Then I've had elevated dsDNA while ANA is negative. I've been really sick since 2014 with no real answers. I have all symptoms...reactions7repliesDiagnosis