
Had Diverticulitis. Treated With Antibiotics. Having Chronic Fatigue, Fever And Aching Joints. What To Do?

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Dear Madam ,
Well going through your history there is not much convincing evidence for lupus but since your ds DNA has come positive if you want to get yourself further evaluated get an ENA profile done , anti Sm antigen and complement levels c3 and c4 tested .
Since all autoimmune diseases are an evolving process there cannot be any concrete evidence to rule out one . You dont have much symptoms related to CTD .
But still if you have a history of oral ulcers , hair fall , any abortions , photosensitivity there is point in getting further investigations .
One thing when all tests come negative is rule out Fibromyalgia which can be the cause behind all your problems.
You can always take a second opinion if your problems are bothering you .
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti


Current Medications
dicyclomine benicar symvastatin ibuprophen 800, librax
With only history of hair fall diagnosis of lupus cannot be made , it needs other symptoms also. Hair fall can be due to multiple reasons .
ENA profile tests for all extra nuclear antibodies so give an idea of complete autoimmune profile .
Did you consult your doctor for statin induced myopathy . Statins also lead to diffuse myalgias and bodyaches .
You can continue with your prescribed treatment.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti


Its a pleasure for me if I would have been of any help to you .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti

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