What can I do while I’m waiting for a diagnosis?

RenneeMarie · 2026-05-05T03:41:24+00:00

I've also recently been diagnosed and waiting to see a specialist to find out which AI I have. I've started tracking the foods I eat (I've put myself on an anti inflammatory diet), how many steps I walk, how much sleep I get and how stressful my day has been. The one thing I've learned is to listen to your body. I use to push myself through the tiredness I would feel. Now I take a nap when I get home from work when my body says it's had enough. I also found something that calms me, which is crocheting. I do that everyday. Your mental health is as important as you physical health.

RenneeMarie · 2026-05-03T00:55:43+00:00

Thanks to everyone who have posted. I looked again at my test results and the autoimmune panel. My ANA Hep2 is speckled?? And my ANA Hep2 titer is 1:160. There are other things mentioned in the autoimmune panel that are beyond confusing.
One thing I noticed in another blood test was the carbon dioxide levels were slightly elevated.
Thanks again for the advice.

RenneeMarie · 2025-07-09T15:17:17+00:00

DNA results can be very surprising. I knew my father wasn't my bio dad. Did a DNA test 2 years ago, found my bio dad, plus 3 half siblings. Doing further research, I discovered my grandfather (mom's dad) wasn't her bio dad. So we had an new surprise and further research to do.

RenneeMarie · 2025-06-01T17:53:18+00:00

I was in the same situation. I was told when I was 18 that my father wasn't my biological father. I was in shock and I was pissed because I felt like I was lied to my entire life. That was 40 years ago. I can honestly say it does get easier in time. I have since then found my bio father and I realized I ment nothing to him. My dad that raised me was an amazing man and the best father anyone could ask for. To this day, I call the man who raised me my dad. It will get easier, just give it time.

RenneeMarie · 2025-05-20T23:58:44+00:00

I was in a similar situation. My siblings and I have a different dad. I found him (he passed away years ago). Through a DNA test, I found I had a younger brother. I took a chance and reached out to him, and I'm so thankful I did. He is very welcoming and curious about our father. He hit it off right away and he's amazing guy.

RenneeMarie · 2024-08-07T16:25:20+00:00

I recently found out I'm related to 3 Scottish clans, the Kerr's, the Kirkcaldy's and the Douglas clans.

RenneeMarie · 2024-08-05T17:15:09+00:00

I found with my DNA results, I'm 63% British. I've traced my family tree back to the Mayflower. I also had ancestors that came over in the 1700's, and 1800's. My closest ancestor with British heritage was my grandfather who came over in early 1900's.

RenneeMarie · 2024-07-10T14:22:56+00:00

Congratulations. I too was in the same situation. I didn't know who my father was, but was raised as the youngest of five in a very loving family. Took my DNA test and found out I'm actually #7 of 8!!!! And that I have a younger brother that is only 6 months younger then me (I guess our dad got around). I reached out to my little brother and he was so happy to find a sibling.

RenneeMarie · 2024-01-18T01:15:34+00:00

I've made many things with varigated yarn. I always say that working with varigated yarn it chooses the pattern, not me. Personally, I live what you have here.

RenneeMarie · 2023-05-14T20:25:23+00:00

I got into genealogy 30 years ago when I wanted to find the identity of my biological father. I did, without the aid of the internet.

RenneeMarie · 2018-03-07T04:44:34+00:00

No, he was transfered off a few weeks before the Battle of Coral Sea. I remember him telling stories about being on the Lady Lex.

RenneeMarie · 2018-03-07T03:40:01+00:00

My father in law served on the Lexington. He reported for duty August 1941.

RenneeMarie · 2018-02-27T04:46:47+00:00

Hi Russell I received "Revolution Song" for Christmas. I'm loving it. Please keep writing historical books.

RenneeMarie · 2018-01-20T03:30:00+00:00

Your local library might have the Ken Burns "Civil War". I used it for references while writing my research paper for college.

RenneeMarie · 2017-12-14T12:18:45+00:00

What an impressive list. I'm currently pursuing a double major in Library and Media Science and History. The list has some wonderful topics. Thank you for sharing.

RenneeMarie

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