#this means i've tested positive for systemic disease and that steroid treatment makes the most sense regardless of my specific diagnosis

[crimeronan]

I TESTED POSITIVE FOR LUPUS ANTIBODIES

#THIS IS AMAZING FUCKING NEWS LIKE IT SUCKS TO HAVE LUPUS BUT I THOUGHT ALL MY SCREENS WERE NEGATIVE #TURNS OUT THEY JUST HADNT PROCESSED ALL OF THE RESULTS YET #I CAN GET REAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND GET ON MAINTENANCE MEDICATION NOW #the specific antibody is generally either for lupus or mixed connective tissue disease or systemic sclerosis or a combo #my result was 80x the lowest normal range 10x the highest normal range. #because it's not 100% conclusive i'll have to see what diagnosis the rheumatologist gives me but regardless #this means i've tested positive for systemic disease and that steroid treatment makes the most sense regardless of my specific diagnosis #AAAAAAAAAAAA I FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA PASS OUT I'M SO EXCITED AND RELIEVED #i've really felt like i'm gonna die. like really really really.... #autoimmune tag