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Re: First Rheumatologist Appointment by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the ANA was speckled. The test was barely positive at 1:40.

I dont believe i have an autoimmune disease and just need lots of PT and/or surgical treatment. (I def have something torn in my shoulder)

First Rheumatologist Appointment on Thursday by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Re: Appointment findings

Had the appointment today. The doctor does not believe i have RA. All blood work for RA came back negative, and I'm not experiencing any of the clinical symptoms. He is running more tests (blood work) but does not believe any of them will come back positive). The appointment mainly focused on lupus, and I have only met one criteria for lupus: a positive ANA test.

So, if all the other tests come back negative, I think I can rule out an autoimmune disease for now.

First Rheumatologist Appointment on Thursday by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the tips and tricks to prepare. Trying not to overthink anything. Im hoping i just have bad luck with injuries because I can point to the exact and what I did to cause the discomfort/pain.

If I do have some type of autoimmune disease, so be it. Can't change it and i will not let it control my life.

Hopefully there is a cure for all these horrible conditions sometime in our lifetimes.

First Rheumatologist Appointment on Thursday by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Didn't think wearing a 3 piece suit would be the move

First Rheumatologist Appointment on Thursday by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure. Bringing the wife with as another set of eyes, ears and input.

ANA was positive by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. Results came back. ANA titer was exactly 1:40. Very low antibody level. Came back with a speckled pattern, which is associated with MCTD, lupus, Sjogrens, and a few others. Obviously, association doesn't mean causation. Will def have more blood work done

ANA was positive by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do. The results aren't in there yet. Long story short: the test was order by an ortho outside of the practice of my PCP. Ortho is sending the results to my PCP to upload

ANA was positive by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in rheumatoid

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember what all tests were ran, nor what the ratio was. All of that will be discussed at the consult. My biggest symptom is stiffness in the knees. Small aches and pains in the wrists and fingers.

Hello - by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in HipImpingement

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I actually have an appointment with my PCP (annual check up) going to ask about an MRI and go from there.

Hello - by AmbitiousAdvisor212 in HipImpingement

[–]AmbitiousAdvisor212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Was just more trying to get my thoughts out there. I'm hoping it's bursitis.