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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 27 5:51pm | Replies (6152)
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@summertime4

Hi I have neuropathy and doctor is looking for cause. My ANA blood work came back positive for possible autoimmune disease and I will be seeing a rheumatologist. How does a rheumatologist check for an autoimmune disease? All I know is that I am in pain everywhere and need some answers. I am not diabetic.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 26, 2019

@summertime4 -- Here are some of the common lab tests done by a rheumatologist.

Common Lab Tests Ordered by Rheumatologists
-- https://arapc.com/what-is-rheumatology/common-lab-tests/

I have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) which is currently in remission. When it is active, I hurt all over and it's very difficult to walk or move around. My PMR was diagnosed by a Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR or sed rate) test and a physical examination by a rheumatologist. PMR is not the only health condition that shares the hurt all over symptoms though.

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