Re: Joan - SLE and C3 - GINA

[Guest guest]

Hi, ,

You have done more than enough for me, and once again, thanks from the

bottom of my heart (the top part, too!!).

Hugs,

Joan

Matsumura wrote:

>

> Joan,

>

> Make sure you mention the lupus nephritis to the endocrinologist. What did

> your rheumy say about the SLE part of everything that is going on? I'm quite

> certain the endo is going to be looking again at your calcium levels and

> phosphate and the PTH among other things.

>

> Yes, the 27 for a 4.9 cutoff is high. The determination of its significance

> is difficult though (as you may have gathered from the readings), especially

> because you, more than likely, have more than one thing going on (don't we

> all????).

>

> As for the C3 level: Yes, normally C3 deficiencies are the norm in SLE, but

> those levels can change. During a period of increased disease activity, C3

> and C4 levels actually increase and then later are consumed to excess (and

> the level becomes lower than normal). So, like many of the labs, they must

> be measured periodically to be of any real value because who knows what

> phase your body is in at the moment you have the blood drawn? The labs can

> give you important clues though.

>

> What else do you need, Joan?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joan,

Glad I could be of some help. It's my pleasure - ANYTIME!!!

> Hi, ,

>

> You have done more than enough for me, and once again, thanks from the

> bottom of my heart (the top part, too!!).

>

> Hugs,

> Joan

>