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Diagnostic testing, precision medicine and what it means for patients Sep 27 2:23pm | By Jennifer O'Hara (@jenohara)Comment receiving replies
There are 2 approaches here - wait for a call from the doctor, or press for an answer. My personal choice would be to call the office that ordered the tests nd ask for specific answers. If they declined to specify, or to offer a consult, I would ask for a complete copy of my records and test results. Then take them to another doctor for a consultation.
In the meantime, I would try not to worry too much - most autoimmune disorders are chronic in nature and a short delay in beginning treatment does not quickly become a crisis.
What were the symptoms that led to tests being done?
Sue
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That's the thing. I have no symptoms. It appeared on a blood test. When I asked about it I was told it was an autoimmune disease. That's when I was sent to a rheumatologist. He wanted the blood test repeated, along with a urine specimen. Still showed the same. But with no apparent symptoms they don't know what it is - only what it is not. Where I live, we do not have a lot of choice for doctors. I am a patient at Loma Linda, which advertises itself as being wonderful. It is not, but I would have to be closer to Los Angeles to have the choice to see other doctors. Anyway I thank you for your advice.