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What sort of test do they do to find what autoimmune disease you have?


I go next Friday and I couldn鈥檛 be more nervous. I never like this and I think its because I will be going in there blind. Anyone out there been through this just so I can get an idea? So far all they know is that it is affecting outside and in.

They start with the blood tests, looking for the auto antibodies, or red flags in the blood. If they locate them then depending on what they are, they might ask for x-ray or MRI. However look at this in a positive light, I assume you are not feeling well, they are thinking autoimmune, will do the tests. Now it might be positive, therefore they can treat!

Do you mean like lupus, lyme, ms, hiv, scleroderma, etc.? Tons of blood. Maybe an mri of your brain. Depends on your symptoms. I wish you well. I have been through it ALL and it's not too bad. And I'm terrified of needles...

What all are they having done to you? I had a 10 vial blood test. Wasn't that bad. Brain MRI is coming up. So far I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. But testing is continuing with lupus ruled out.

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