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Diagnosing Vasculitis?

Started by gurs, December 23, 2008, 12:56:28 PM

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gurs

Ok, My rheumy looked at my elbows, and said possibly vasculitis...did the
ANCA antibody test and it came back negative. Is a biopsy the only way to tell?

thanks!
52 years old.Primary SS, Lupus, Raynauds, POTS, Hormone issues from Hyster-menopause, systemic candida,osteoporosis,Gastroparesis, chronic neuropathy, migraines, sinus/dental issues. selective immune def/low t-cells.
Prednisone & medrol , plaquenil, diflucan, bio-estrogen creams,many supplements

Patze

Hi gurs,

I'm sorry if you've already explained (it's been a long week today!), anyway...what symptom is on/in your elbow?  I'm curious as I've been having some issues with blood vessels of late too.

I'm sorry I can't answer about a skin biopsy, and I sure hope one of our members will be able to point you in the right direction.

Take care -

Patze
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