Re: Re: sorta new and need help

[Guest guest]

Well, hang in there until the other tests are in, . Let us know what

happens and what tests were done. RA and lupus can present in similar ways,

especially in the early stages, so your rheumatologist has to do a little

detective work. You might want to ask about imaging of your hands and/or

feet.

Sorry about your husband not understanding. Did you tell your physician

about your depression and anxiety?

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Re: sorta new and need help

> No x-rays as of yet. Yes my ANA was positive and my RF has been 100

> the first time 337 the second and then 164. They just did more test

> so we will see what it is this time. The only other symptoms I have

> is somewhat of a butterfly rash but not the common one you see on

> pics. Mine just gets slightly pink and comes and goes. It doesn't

> stay around very long. I have always had sensitive skin so it could

> be just that. I dont' know. Depression and anxiety is getting the

> best of me and my husband doesn't understand.

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