I saw my GP a few weeks back and had bloods done. They came back as:
ANA 1:80
ENA positive
Anti-dsDNA 36.5 (>35)
My GP mentioned Lupus and referred me to rheumatology.
Well I just saw my GP again today and he said rheumatology have rejected my referral, saying that my results are only "mildly positive", and without other obvious symptoms they don't wish to see me.
I'm upset and surprised really. I have awful chronic fatigue, flare ups of joint pain in my wrists, diagnosed dysautonomia (POTS), and a myriad of other symptoms (bowel & bladder issues, hair loss, flu like symptoms etc). I also have autoimmune hypothyroidism. But I don't have the very specific Lupus symptoms of rash, fevers, visible joint swelling.
My GP has suggested next time my wrist pain flares up, I get emergency bloods done to see if my results are higher. He seemed quite frustrated that rheumatology wouldn't see me.
Is this normal? I was under the impression a positive dsDNA is not seen in healthy people and I must have something Autoimmune. Does this mean I don't have anything wrong? Or is this a case of, rheumatology don't think my bloods are bad enough to be seen yet?
Any advice appreciated!