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hey im new on this had some blood tests and they came back as weakly positive for RA and lupus could this mean ive got a chance of having both of them?

[Kali]

Hi, it is possible to have both diagnosis but it's not a definite. One important thing to remember is that everyone is affected at different levels. When I was diagnosed with lupus it was very frightening. That was 5 years ago. I am one of the lucky ones in that I must have it mildly as I manage to work full time. Tiredness is the main issue in my case but being compliant with meds is really important and also getting adequate rest. Easy to say but try not to worry too much as stress tenses the body which increases pain. Stress is also very tiring.

My advice is to wait on the results, communicate your feelings with family and friends and know that if you are diagnosed you will probably be under the care of a specialist who will help you manage your symptoms x

[Hidden in reply to Kali]

thank you that really helped, just hard as got so many problems already to paniced x

[Kali in reply to Hidden]

I think that you must be a very strong lady as you've already had a lot to deal with. Just remember that getting the diagnosis will not change anything as you are presumably already having symptoms. What you will get hopefully is support, guidance and medication. My advice to you is to try and manage the condition rather than let it control you. X

[LupusAdmin3 LUPUS UK]

Hi IcklePrincess92,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK community here on HealthUnlocked, i hope that you are settling in well.

We offer a free information pack which includes information on lupus and the process of diagnosis which i can gladly post out to you if you think it would be helpful. Just let me know your name and address by sending me a private message, or an email, and i will pop one in the post for you. [e-mail]

If you need anything else at all please do let me know.

Best wishes,

Hayley

LUPUS UK

[kimc]

You know the sooner the better to control the symptoms. I know how you feel just as anyone else, it's hard to take it. Remember we have people here to support each others, you're not alone.

[Calgirl58]

Weakly positive could mean you have both. If you test positive for ra factor you have ra. That does not mean you have lupus. But many of the tests aksu used for ra could indicate Lupus. Like high see rate , anemia and more. Lupus may take a while to diagnose