Posted by Spriggy on May 29, 2005, at 11:11:15
My gp (who is an internal meds doctor) diagnosed me with Lupus after 3 ANA tests came back positive and high ( I don't understand the number thing but it was like 1:180), I had the butterfly rash across my face, the joint aches, fevers, and something about my red count.
Anyway, so he starts treating me for Lupus with prescription anti inflammatory meds and pain meds as needed.
He then sends me to a neurologist this week who then pushes all over my body and then he diagnoses me with fibromyalgia.
So I guess I am confused. Why do I need to have both? Can't I just have lupus? ROFL..
Since they seem to mimick each other, why would I need to be diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia.
Is there a guiness record for how many diagnosis one person can get in the shortest amount of time?
If not, please enter my name in the drawing. LOL
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