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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 262718" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I hate to tell you, but lupus is NOT diagnosis'd by blood work alone. There are some blood tests than can HELP indicate lupus, but it is very easy to miss this diagnosis. If your doctor told you that your cbc did not indicate lupus, and so you couldn't have it, then she is off her rocker. </p><p></p><p>Here is part of what the Mayo Clinic has to say about diagnosis'ing lupus:</p><p></p><p> <strong>American College of Rheumatology criteria for a lupus diagnosis</strong> </p><p>The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has developed clinical and laboratory criteria to help physicians diagnose and classify lupus. <strong>If you have four of the 11 criteria at one time or individually over time, you probably have lupus.</strong> Your doctor may also consider the diagnosis of lupus even if you have fewer than four of these signs and symptoms. The criteria identified by the ACR include: </p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Face rash, which doctors call a malar rash, that is butterfly shaped and covers the bridge of the nose and spreads across the cheeks</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scaly rash, called a discoid rash, which appears as raised, scaly patches</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sun-related rash, which appears after exposure to sunlight</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mouth sores, which are usually painless</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Joint pain and swelling that occurs in two or more joints</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Swelling of the linings around the lungs or the heart</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kidney disease</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A neurological disorder, such as seizures or psychosis</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low blood counts, such as low red blood count, low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), or a low white cell count (leukopenia)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Positive anti-nuclear antibody tests, which indicate that you may have an autoimmune disease</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Other positive blood tests that may indicate an autoimmune disease, such as a positive double-stranded anti-DNA test, positive anti-Sm test, positive anti-phospholipid antibody test or false-positive syphilis test</li> </ul><p>By looking at this you can see what all they need to do to get a lupus diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>Here is the link to the Mayo article I used: <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lupus/DS00115/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis" target="_blank">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lupus/DS00115/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>I really hope you feel better soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 262718, member: 1233"] I hate to tell you, but lupus is NOT diagnosis'd by blood work alone. There are some blood tests than can HELP indicate lupus, but it is very easy to miss this diagnosis. If your doctor told you that your cbc did not indicate lupus, and so you couldn't have it, then she is off her rocker. Here is part of what the Mayo Clinic has to say about diagnosis'ing lupus: [B]American College of Rheumatology criteria for a lupus diagnosis[/B] The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has developed clinical and laboratory criteria to help physicians diagnose and classify lupus. [B]If you have four of the 11 criteria at one time or individually over time, you probably have lupus.[/B] Your doctor may also consider the diagnosis of lupus even if you have fewer than four of these signs and symptoms. The criteria identified by the ACR include: [LIST] [*]Face rash, which doctors call a malar rash, that is butterfly shaped and covers the bridge of the nose and spreads across the cheeks [*]Scaly rash, called a discoid rash, which appears as raised, scaly patches [*]Sun-related rash, which appears after exposure to sunlight [*]Mouth sores, which are usually painless [*]Joint pain and swelling that occurs in two or more joints [*]Swelling of the linings around the lungs or the heart [*]Kidney disease [*]A neurological disorder, such as seizures or psychosis [*]Low blood counts, such as low red blood count, low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), or a low white cell count (leukopenia) [*]Positive anti-nuclear antibody tests, which indicate that you may have an autoimmune disease [*]Other positive blood tests that may indicate an autoimmune disease, such as a positive double-stranded anti-DNA test, positive anti-Sm test, positive anti-phospholipid antibody test or false-positive syphilis test [/LIST] By looking at this you can see what all they need to do to get a lupus diagnosis. Here is the link to the Mayo article I used: [url]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lupus/DS00115/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis[/url] I really hope you feel better soon. [/QUOTE]
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