New here--Being referred to rheumatologist

Hi,

I just received a call from my doctor reviewing blood work results and she's referring me to a rheum. I am in limbo with having ms and have been for a number of years. In addition to my ongoing ms issues, I have been struggling with many new symptoms:

Extreme fatigue -- can be very overwhelming, joint paint in elbow and ankle, swelling in ankle/feet and some shortness of breath. I've had an echo cardio gram on my heart, lung function testing... Both came back normal. My doc thinks it's something a rheumatologist could help with.

My bloodwork came back with Ana positive 1:160 and homogenous pattern. My send rate is elevated and my ccp? is slightly elevated as well. All antibodies tested came back negative which I was great. Does this rule out lupus? I'm not sure what to think, she mentioned lupus as a possibility and possibly ra. I just want to know what's going on.. Thanks in advance for your reply a, it's my first time posting.

Thanks Joy!

I'm really hoping i can get answers fast, and know that's not always the case. I've been reading some posts and am getting some great info. I think I'll start keeping notes on my symptoms so I don't forget since I'm suffering from brain fog!!

Hi,

Just an update. I saw a rheumatologist today and she said I don't have lupus. She told me I have fibro and she doesn't need to see me again. I wasn't hoping to have lupus or any other autoimmune disease, but I'm just not sure my symptoms fit this. I guess I'll just continue to track my symptoms and hope it gets better. I feel a little discouraged.
-Tara

Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely keep s list of symptoms. The doctor said is was borderline high, almost normal Ana at 1:160 so I'm not sure.