a R - First Rheumy Appointment

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a R,

What do you mean by " lupus test " ? If you mean the ANA test, don't worry.

The ANA test is NOT diagnostic of lupus. I'll explain later after you let me

know what you mean by this. Also, if your rheumatologist confirmed the RA

diagnosis and he is correct, it is extremely unlikely that you have systemic

lupus erythematosus (SLE), too.

What tests is the doc going to do to rule out Sjogren's Syndrome? On what

basis did he confirm the RA diagnosis?

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From: " a R " <mquiltn@...>

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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 3:23 PM

Subject: [ ] First RA appoitment

> Hi all,

> I had my first appointment with my RD yesterday. I really liked him

> he seemed to want to listen to what I had to say. He comfirmed my

> GP's diagnosis of RA. He did say that it seemed to be slow

> progression by the history I gave him. He also said that my blood

> test came out positive for lupus. My GP did not tell me this. What

> does this mean? I was so shocked when I heard this I didnt even ask

> any questions about it. I have read that a lupus test can come back

> positive if you have RA. He took another blood sample and i will go

> back in 2 weeks to see where i am with RA and Lupus, he also said

> that hopefully he will rule out sjogren disease. He put me on Relafen

> and will put me on more medication(MTX) in two weeks. I told him I

> didnt want go on predisone, and he said he wouldnt

>

> Any input on this would be appreciated

>

> a R