
Suggest Medical Tests To Rule Out Lupus

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?
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
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
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Dr. Prasad


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.
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
If you need any help during this please let us know .
Thank you.
Dr. Shruti
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

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