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Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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Do they test for Lupus by blood tests only or are there other tests also???? About how long do you have to wait for results???
Can I find a Dr. to test me for Lupus since I have already been diagnosed w/Fibro,what I mean is does my Primary care Dr. have to give me a referral first???I no longer go to the clinic that diagnosed me w/Fibro. because it is so far away.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again. val
Can I find a Dr. to test me for Lupus since I have already been diagnosed w/Fibro,what I mean is does my Primary care Dr. have to give me a referral first???I no longer go to the clinic that diagnosed me w/Fibro. because it is so far away.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again. val

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sometimes they can do certain kinds of biopsies if they think it is needed. as far as your dr and needing a referral, that probably depends on your insurance.

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LIKE NURSE1981 SOMETIMES IT DEPENDS ON YOUR INSURANCE. BUT I DIDN'T HAVE TOO. I LOOK IN THE DIRECTORY FOR A RHEUMATOLOGIST AND CALLED TO SEE IF THEY EXCEPTED MY INSURANCE. IT'S BEST IF YOU HAVE A RHEUMY DR AND A INTERNAL MEDICINE DR. BECAUSE A RHEUMY HAS LIMITATION TO THEIR TREATMENTS. UNLESS THE RHEUMY PRACTICES INTERNAL MEDICINE TOO. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS....BELIEF
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