blood test

[LivingWLupus720]

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hello all
just got back from the blood tests and the two tests that i saw written down was RA test and ANA test there were a bunch of other ones but i couldn't really see them. she took 5 tubes and now i just feel really sick so iam going to lay down and take it easy~!

[raggedyann1]

Kimberly,

The ana and RF factor are the usual screening blood tests that GP's will run. They usually also run the thyroid, cbc, sed rate and crp. Others also depending on what they are trying to screen for.

Hope you feel better,
Karen

[LivingWLupus720]

Hi Karen
My doctor already ran the Tyroid and diabetes and smoem other tests 2 weeks ago, i don't have tyroid or diabetes. this is the second round of tests. i know the first 2 i saw written down were RA and ANA, i couldn't see anything else. i hope they find something soon, iam not having a good morning so far, i feel drained and tired and everythign yet again is going in slow motion. thanks for replying.
:)

[raggedyann1]

Kimberly,

The second round of tests hopefully includes everything else used in diagnosing lupus and other CTD's.

The ena panel, the complements, the cardiolipins and other phospholid stuff. The last being to check for APS which includes "sticky blood" and can be a part of lupus.

When is your next follow up to discuss this round of labs?

Hang in there, stay focused on today to help keep your mind off the future.

Take care,
Karen

[LivingWLupus720]

Hi Karen
He wants to see me tomorrow night to see how iam doing the blood test results will be in on Friday. iam hoping they find something. today was an awful day, was so disoriented, my legs hurt, my jaw, my arms, and of course the tiredness,just all around not a good day~! have a good night~! :flowers: