
Cold, Cough, Fatigue, Stiffness In The Mornings. Abnormal Glucose Levels. Have To Take Anti CCP, ANA, CRP Tests. Advice?

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Giddiness, fatigue - would be most likely due to the lowered blood glucose levels, considering your abnormal glucose tests. Another reason is the rheumatic process itself. Ideally, glucose levels should be checked when these symptoms are manifested, to confirm the diagnosis. Else, try eating a spoon or two of glucose powder immediately when you experience these symptoms. Get reviewed for diabetes too.
Dry cough can be a part of the whole rheumatoid syndrome that is in the process of diagnosis in your case. You could try some soothening agents over the counter.
These symptoms would not require immediate hospital care unless:
Severe giddiness/fainting, cough that would debilitate your lifestyle, severe joint aches indicative of crests in the rheumatoid history etc.
Your doctors are right on track with the numerous tests for you. You should do well in general after treatment starts. So, I reiterate that the above symptoms I explained to you are of benign quality as of now, and you would not likely need immediate care. Keep a watch and try to relax.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Dr Sujeet N Charugulla, MBBS, MD
Consultant Physician.

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