Hello there.
I have had a few tests recently in order to check out some symptoms which i had. Firstly, i am a 37 year old white male ( i understand lupus predominantly hits females)and all my usual blood tests show that i am in otherwise considerably good health.
My symptoms involve:
month of severe mouth ulcers
some dizziness
facial rash (eventually breaking out into pimples esp on nose)
hives on feet
numbness in left foot
burning in left shoulder
raised pulse
i had some comprehensive tests done:
they showed :
rheumatoid factor - negative
microalbumin - negative
ANA - negative
Anti ds DNA - negative
thyroid - normal
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (inflammation marker) - non existent
are there any other tests that should be done to rule out lupus?
any opinions anyone?
many thanks and get well soon to everyone who is suffering
I have had a few tests recently in order to check out some symptoms which i had. Firstly, i am a 37 year old white male ( i understand lupus predominantly hits females)and all my usual blood tests show that i am in otherwise considerably good health.
My symptoms involve:
month of severe mouth ulcers
some dizziness
facial rash (eventually breaking out into pimples esp on nose)
hives on feet
numbness in left foot
burning in left shoulder
raised pulse
i had some comprehensive tests done:
they showed :
rheumatoid factor - negative
microalbumin - negative
ANA - negative
Anti ds DNA - negative
thyroid - normal
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (inflammation marker) - non existent
are there any other tests that should be done to rule out lupus?
any opinions anyone?
many thanks and get well soon to everyone who is suffering