Finally some action: So ive been to my Gp, got my blood... - NRAS

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So ive been to my Gp, got my blood forms to Ra and a full blood count as my d dimer result was classed as high. I should know hopefully this week or early next week then to get the gp to request an earlier appointment.

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sylvi

Good.xxxx

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Dodo1943

Well done!

Was the dDimer to test for DVT?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-dimer

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Yes and had clexane and then a doppler which was negative. The d dimer was high but it could be a false positive which could indicates rheumatoid arthritis

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