Elevated ANA & CRP, very low iron & b12, any ideas?
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I have been in and out of the doctors non stop for the past year with extreme fatigue, profuse sweating all the time including night sweats, left sided chest pain (which also put me into emergency department), skin rashes and constant itchy skin, anxiety and GI issues. Test results show elevated ANA and CRP which continues to increase with each test, and decreased iron & b12 which is also rapidly decreasing. Dr thought I had celiac but it came back negative. He has queried lupus but my ENA are all negative. Going to see a rheumatologist (next available appointment in 2 months). I'm going into my final year of uni and just really want to get this sorted out, it is taking over my life and affecting my work, uni and social life as I have no energy what so ever. Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what this could be?
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margaret22116 kimmmm93
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kimmmm93 margaret22116
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Nu2this kimmmm93
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Hi Kim,
Automimmune diseases are so difficult to diagnose. Most go unnoticed even through blood test. They tend to be very symptomatic. Those symptoms often times overlap many of the autoimmune diseases out there so it takes time to pinpoint exactly the disorder you may have if any. I myself have alot of your symptoms with addition to joint pain and I've recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Fatigue is associated with almost all of the disorders along with rash even joint pain. You are on the right track in seeing a Rheumotologist. Based on your symptoms he will run the adequate tests you need. I would try to move the appointment sooner as you are not feeling well. Your GP may be able to help with that if not maybe another Rheumotologist can see you sooner. In the meantime I would try to eat healthier and take vitamin supplements until your doctors can determine the treatment you need if any. I pray that you have anything and if you do, that you are diagnosed quickly. Best of Luck.
kimmmm93 Nu2this
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lisalisatheone kimmmm93
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i had all your symptoms and tests except b12. very similar. i'm autoimmune they say. did you get diagnosed.
kimmmm93 lisalisatheone
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Went and saw the rheumy and she didn’t seem to think it was autoimmune related - still not absorbing iron &b12 even with good diet & supplements, next stop is the GI doctor in a week.
Nu2this kimmmm93
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My mom recently had bloodwork which showed very low iron level. She has alot of GI issues as well as diabetes. Her eating habits are pretty good but can't understand why she is low as there is no bleeding. Next step is seeing a hemotologist.