Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Hi Bob, Welcome to the group. I have never had a biospy of my ear and I definitely have RP, based on all of the symptoms that I had. Joint pain and swelling, left ear red, swollen and EXTREMELY painful, nose red and sore, and vasculitis. The lobe of my ear has never been affected though. Only the stiff outer part. They did do a biopsy of the vasculitis on my leg and all they said was that it was vasculitis. My understanding is that there is no conclusive test for RP. The diagnosis is based on the exam at the time of a flare up. There are other diseases though where the ear can be affected, but I don't remember what they are. Can look it up if you want me to. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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