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Suggest Medical Tests To Rule Out Lupus

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2016

Question: Concerned I might have lupus. I have Hashimotos thyroiditis already. Had red spots and edema on my face recently. Have some edema issues. Unexplained hives in recent years. Recently divorced. Born in 1942. Is there a definitive blood test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , you should be evaluated for Lupus.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I will like to suggest you that , there is a possibility of Lupus as all these are related Lupus , hashimotos thyroiditis and hives so evaluation for lupus in case you are getting facial rash is important . You will need to get ANA and ENA PROFILE for looking into Lupus .

Any other query please ask .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (36 minutes later)

Thank you so much. I totally understand your answer, and I will have the matter looked into. Before I went to law school, I was a nurse practitioner, so I know just enough to speculate, research and ask questions. I will contact my endocrinologist forthwith.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

If you need any help during this please let us know .

Thank you.

Dr. Shruti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad