Is it worth me getting a private Hla B27 test?

[Kels1974]

Going round in circles with rheumatologist bloods show inflammation but as far as I know I haven't had a Hla b27 test. I don't know if I have psoriasis as rheumy and doctor haven't checked my scalp,even though I tell them.I have thick scales/Ridge and scabs on my scalp.I have never had psoriasis on my body.I have sjogren's syndrome. I have regular flare ups in my knees and enthesitis in my heel for over 5 years.flares of costochondritis and golfers elbow fairly often also and pain in my finger joints.I have had knee xrays which didn't show up anything.Blood tests which show inflammation, but they say anything can cause that.My mum has Psoriatic arthritis.

[Kels1974]

I haven't had a face to face appointment with rheumatologist for a while, I had a phone appointment 2 weeks ago and mentioned all my problems, he mentioned having ultrasounds on my joints but I don't know when that will happen.my next rheumatology appointment is June 2022 😔

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PsA and Ps are really difficult to diagnose, White Blood Counts sometimes can indicate low White blood Cells.. If you are having joint pain, nerve pain or ridges forming on your finger nails may give some indication of Psoriasis.

You do not need to have psoriasis in joints, generally it may show on scalp legs arms and buttoks. If you are having problems B12 and D3 do help with joint pain B12 is normally given every eight to twelve weeks by injection in the arm.

D3 is given by mouth.

BOB

[Methotrexateinme]

Having a positive HLA B27 test, along with PSA symptoms, and elevated ESR and CRP may indicate PSA. Plus your family history is positive. Are you of Northern European descent?

You should be tested, IMO.