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Pcp said i'm on verge of full blown lupus. sending me to rheumy to verify. my ana levels & other bloodworm through the roof. why can't pcp verify?
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Good Doctors: Good doctors know their limits. The reason one has a primary care physician is to provide the overall health care, but to also direct the patient to the specialist when help is needed. Your pcp is doing exactly as they should.
Answered 4/9/2014
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