I tested positive for lupus and negative for Rheumatoid Arthritis how likely is it that both results are false?

Mу Dr informed mе 30% οf those wіtһ RA test a fаkе negative. A more specific test аƖѕο came back negative. Dr һаѕ חοt ordered аחу more tests іח re Lupus. Hοw ƖіkеƖу іѕ іt I tested a fаkе positive fοr Lupus аחԁ a fаkе negative fοr RA?

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One Response to “I tested positive for lupus and negative for Rheumatoid Arthritis how likely is it that both results are false?”

  • Linda R:

    There is no definitive test or biomarker for lupus. The Specialty of Defense has allocated 6 million dollars to try to identify one. They would not be doing that if there was a conclusive test for lupus already available. To what test are you referring? ANA? AntiDssDna? Anti-Sm? Anti-Ro? Anti-La? CBC? CMP? If you had a positive ANA, please know that 10 million Americans have a positive ANA, 1.5 million have lupus, and 5% of those have a negative ANA.

    You probably have an autoimmune disease. There are about 100 different autoimmune diseases and you usually get more than one. Some public have lupus AND RA. They symptoms of RA and lupus are very similar. This is one of the reasons that lupus is called “the fantastic imitator.”

    In order to get the best treatment possible, your job is to grant thorough and accurate information for the doctor. It is the doctor’s job to connect the dots. Most doctors get irritable if patients second estimate them. It is fine to get a second opinion from another doctor. It is excellent to do your research. But do let the doctor answer these questions. If your doctor does not answer your questions, question for a separate 15 minute appointment to discuss your concerns.

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