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Have a few autoimmune disorders - now have consistent low grade fever
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 25, 2024 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Hi I know this is a old thread, but I was just curious how they diagnosed your lupus when you mentioned earlier you had tested negative. I too have several autoimmune disorders and have been running a low grade fever for two months. They've been running tests, ruling things out, including RA, lupus and Lyme. Even saw oncologist because one Dr was sure it was lymphoma (I have a swollen lymph node on my neck.) I tend to think it's an autoimmune issue. I'm being referred to an infectious disease specialist next. I'm really feeling bad with the daily fevers and flu like feeling. On top of my fibro pain and fatigue, and I'm having thyroid issues with my Hashimotos too. Just curious how you were diagnosed with lupus, what other symptoms it causes and how you're managing these days with your health issues.
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Hello, I also have low grade fever for over a month and swollen lymph nodes for 4 months now. I also have joint pain and fatigue. I tested for lupus and Ra but the doctors ruled them out since I have negative ANA, RF and antiCCP. I also got checked for lymphoma but it turned out negative. I too have Hashimoto. I just wanted to ask you since we have similar symptoms did you manage to come to a conclusion? Did the low grade fever stop? I am very tired and the paracetamol and other meds don’t seem to work and the doctors can’t seem to find answers and they also suggested that I see an infectious disease specialist.
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Hello @shreyasnani -- Welcome to Connect. I'm tagging @blindeyepug in case he did not see or receive an email notification for your post. When you are replying to or asking another member a question it's a good idea to use their member name to make sure they get an email notification of the post. The following Mayo Clinic page has some information that may help answer your question.
Lupus - Diagnosis and treatment
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365790
Also, you might want to read through the following discussions on Connect that have posts discussing some of your symptoms.
Groups > Autoimmune Diseases > Hypothyroidism/hashimotos, endometriosis/liver lesions high ast/alt
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hypothyroidismhashimotos-endometriosisliver-lesions-high-astalt/
Groups > Autoimmune Diseases > Drug Induced Lupus
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/drug-induced-lupus/
@shreyasnani have your doctors come up with any treatments that help you or have you found anything that helps?
John