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I have a positive ana 1:160 homo pattern & rnp of .3. joint pain, limb numbness, skin indents stay for hours, bruising. no diagnosis. more testing?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need to: see a BOARD CERTIFIED RHEUMATOLOGIST for some further tests and a definitive diagnosis! Ask your Primary Care Provider (PCP) for a referral! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have a positive ana 1:160 homo pattern & rnp of .3. joint pain, limb numbness, skin indents stay for hours, bruising. no diagnosis. more testing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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