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I have ana >1280 homogenous, low white blood count, positive cardiolipin igg, fatigue, body pain, cramping, and on 20mg of steroids, on 5th day and not helping with my symptoms. could i have lupus?

Q: i have ana >1280 homogenous, low white blood count, positive cardiolipin igg, fatigue, body pain, cramping, and on 20mg of steroids, on 5th day and not helping with my symptoms. could i have lupus?

: Yes. But need much more info which your Drs has so ask them.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes. But need much more info which your Drs has so ask them.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 10/3/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Possible, but this is often a challenging diagnosis, and a rheumatologist might be useful in the workup. Discuss fully with your doctor, who knows you best, and decide the next steps.

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A member asked:

I have ana >1280 homogenous, low white blood count, positive cardiolipin igg, fatigue, body pain, cramping, and on 20mg of steroids, on 5th day and not helping with my symptoms. could i have lupus?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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