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Do Numbness, Weakness In Arms And Fatigue Suggest Vasculitis And Lupus?
Question: Hello, im wondering if i have vasculitis and lupus.
I have these symptoms
Numbness, tingling, weakness in arms and legs, burning pain too
Hands and fingers and feet turning blue in the cold
Not much circulation in wrists (rheumatologist scanned)
Pain in hands and finger joints
Pain in muscles
Swelling of fingers ankles and knees/joint pain in knee, finding it difficult to walk up the stairs
Shortness of breath
Headaches/migraines/short term memory loss/problems thinking clearly
Nausea/ibs
Bruising on legs that wont go away
Painful legs
Hives
Fatigue
Feeling worse each year
Itchy rash on face
Dry eyes/sinus problems/bleeding noses from time to time
And have had all the blood testing for lupus come back negative, my crp is 16 my esr is 21 and my complement c4 is 0.41 with the level here being betweeen 0.12 and 0.36
I have these symptoms
Numbness, tingling, weakness in arms and legs, burning pain too
Hands and fingers and feet turning blue in the cold
Not much circulation in wrists (rheumatologist scanned)
Pain in hands and finger joints
Pain in muscles
Swelling of fingers ankles and knees/joint pain in knee, finding it difficult to walk up the stairs
Shortness of breath
Headaches/migraines/short term memory loss/problems thinking clearly
Nausea/ibs
Bruising on legs that wont go away
Painful legs
Hives
Fatigue
Feeling worse each year
Itchy rash on face
Dry eyes/sinus problems/bleeding noses from time to time
And have had all the blood testing for lupus come back negative, my crp is 16 my esr is 21 and my complement c4 is 0.41 with the level here being betweeen 0.12 and 0.36
Brief Answer:
You need other investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your all symptoms suggest some autoimmune disease or vasculitis. If your ANA is negative then you should check for C XXXXXXX and P XXXXXXX Also check for Anti CCP level, vitamin B12 level, blood sugar level.
you need to be examined by rheumatologist. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
You need other investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your all symptoms suggest some autoimmune disease or vasculitis. If your ANA is negative then you should check for C XXXXXXX and P XXXXXXX Also check for Anti CCP level, vitamin B12 level, blood sugar level.
you need to be examined by rheumatologist. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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