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Posted by manic666 on August 9, 2009, at 3:21:55
can anyone tell me why you have blood tests for the trouble im haveing with my legs an hips ,ie what do they look for in a blood test of this nature, i should have asked the doc i no , but the nurse was hot/who was takeing the blood an i got distracted
Posted by Justherself54 on August 9, 2009, at 11:25:07
In reply to blood tests, posted by manic666 on August 9, 2009, at 3:21:55
I'm wondering if they are checking for imflammation levels..I can't remember the test's name. Maybe they're trying to pin down what type of arthritis you have. Just my 2 cents worth. (trying to type this quickly as I have a 5 year old grandchild asking me at least 1 million questions)!
Posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2009, at 12:05:48
In reply to Re: blood tests, posted by Justherself54 on August 9, 2009, at 11:25:07
Manic could be checking first all electrolytes, and complete blood count, and ANA to see if any autoimmune disease as Rheumatoid arthritis would elevate ANA. Sedamentation rate. Rheumatoid factor. Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D. I will check for google bood tests for arthritis. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2009, at 12:21:37
In reply to Re: blood tests, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2009, at 12:05:48
Manic here's a quick overview of a lot of the tests thinking Rheumatoid factor and Sed Rate are important ones. Love Phillipa
Posted by 10derHeart on August 9, 2009, at 14:33:27
In reply to Re: blood tests, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2009, at 12:21:37
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