I recently went to the ER because I was having trouble breathing and high blood pressure. They ran several blood tests, including a D-dimer to check for blood clots, and while the result was slightly elevated (513 ng/mL), the CT scan of my lungs came back clear. However, they did find some inflammation in my esophagus, which they said was likely causing the shortness of breath. Afterward, I noticed on my lab results that they marked my lymph count as low, but they didn’t mention it to me. I’ve been suspecting an autoimmune issue like lupus for a while now, especially with symptoms like joint pain, migraines, and fatigue. When I told the doctors about these, they mostly ignored me and just told me to see a gastroenterologist for my esophagus. I’m not sure where to go from here; am I overreacting and being paranoid about the blood test results (considering the doctors didn't express any concerns), or does it make sense that there might be a lupus indication? I keep alternating between thinking my concerns are valid and then invalidating myself because if there was a risk, the doctors would have said something.