I don't think I will ever forget the day.....it was rainy & cold. It was the day of my doctor's appointment to review my lab work. I had spoken to the nurse a week earlier & already knew there were "abnormalities" that we would be discussing at this appointment.
The nurse had me come back, checked my blood pressure, weight, etc. & then took me to the exam room. The doctor came in & went over my labs with me. He had tested me for many different autoimmune diseases, as well as an ANA test, RA factor, & a specific test for rheumatoid arthritis.
The good news is that I was negative for all of the autoimmune diseases (except for one)
However:
I had a positive ANA--indicating autoimmune disease
My SSA was >8 (normal = 0-0.9)--one of the tests indicating Sjogren's
My SSB was 5.3 (normal = 0-0.9)--another test indicating Sjogren's
My RA Factor was 86.7 (normal = 0-13.9)
My doctor said all labs indicate Sjogren's Syndrome & he discussed my questions/concerns with me, told me how serious the disease can be, & gave me a referral to a rheumatologist.
My insulin was high but my fasting glucose normal, so a glucose tolerance test is scheduled as well.
OH!!! But I found something to be very excited about....I have GREAT cholesterol!! My total was 178!! My triglycerides (drum roll please) were 62!!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!
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