Hi.
I was just diagnosed with Lupus last month. I was just wondering, what kind of tests should I be receiving? Should I automatically go to a neurologist, etc? I have been having alot of anxiety and I am not sure if it is just because I was diagnosed or the lupus is effecting my brain. I did have anxiety before I was diagnosed, but just not sure if it is a symptom of the lupus or just anxiety.
Thank you!
It's mostly just blood work every 6 months to a year, determined by your rheumatologist. Organ involvement can show up in blood work and is often the first sign that warrants us a trip to a specialist or rheum or GP.
Hello Rose,
Megan (Ballerina) is correct if you have any organ involvement it shows in your bloods and if anything occurs then usually a biopsy is done to see how bad an organ is.
Well like Ann said it's always a Rheumo first, then if skin issues arise it's a Dermo and neuro's often become involved as Lupus stems from the central nervous system (CNS)
Anxiety i've add for years and that stems from depression to what form you have it...regarding depression it does make Lupus symptoms worse as Lupus thrieves off it.
The most important thing of all is always make sure you have a good GP also who you can respond with well.
((Hugs Terri)) xxx
Thank you so much for the information! A rheumatologist diagnosed me and they said I don't have organ involvement, but I was concerned about the brain and anxiety. I really appreciate the information. I think that my anxiety is just high because of the lupus dx.
Thanks so much! It really is helpful!
Also, Ann I am on Plaquenil 400 mg a day. I was on Predisone for the first couple weeks when I was diagnosed.
Rose said:
Thank you so much for the information! A rheumatologist diagnosed me and they said I don't have organ involvement, but I was concerned about the brain and anxiety. I really appreciate the information. I think that my anxiety is just high because of the lupus dx.
Thanks so much! It really is helpful!
Hello Rose,
Your welcome from us all and that's what we're here for to help one another where the disease is concerned and not long being diagnosed any links or info sent your way read because where Lupus is concerned we need all the knowledge we can get on the disease and before you was put on plaquenil which i'm on also, did you get past by an opthamalogist first to make sure your eyes was ok for the drug. :)
Rose said:
Thank you so much for the information! A rheumatologist diagnosed me and they said I don't have organ involvement, but I was concerned about the brain and anxiety. I really appreciate the information. I think that my anxiety is just high because of the lupus dx.
Thanks so much! It really is helpful!
Aww, thanks so much ladies!!! You are the best! It really helps:)
Love and Blessings!!!
Rose
Also, thanks for your compassion! So happy to have you as friends:) I hope I can start giving back with information once I am more comfortable in my new lupus dx. You are an inspiration!
Rose said:
Aww, thanks so much ladies!!! You are the best! It really helps:)
Love and Blessings!!!
Rose
Rose it's all about not letting the disease beat you...yes we have our moments where we get down as i've been like it myself lately but don't let it rule your life, as so many members will tell you:)
Rose said:
Also, thanks for your compassion! So happy to have you as friends:) I hope I can start giving back with information once I am more comfortable in my new lupus dx. You are an inspiration!
Rose said:Aww, thanks so much ladies!!! You are the best! It really helps:)
Love and Blessings!!!
Rose