The Dilemma of lab testing in rheumatology and chronic illness

The Dilemma of lab testing in rheumatology and chronic illness

What you’re looking at here are autoantibody results, diagnosis – lupus and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Her symptom cluster? A smoldering process cruising along for decades, with interspersed crashes along the way. Vague… flu like symptoms, odd skin sensations, episodic chest pain, widespread pain. Geez… it could be anything! Her physical exam is unrevealing, her other laboratoryRead more about The Dilemma of lab testing in rheumatology and chronic illness[…]