Need Advice Please

I've been having some severe issues over the last couple of months.  All my tests come back normal except for my iron being low and my CBC results show some lower levels but the hematologist tells me my results are not low enough to cause the severe symptoms I am having.  I want to be tested for autoimmune disease and want to know what I would ask for.  I am so worried because my eyes are now being effected.  Are there specific tests I could request?

Hi D. , I would recommend seeing a rheumatologist and telling him/her the issues you are having. The rheumatologist  will know which test to run to see if an autoimmune disorder is the cause of your problems. Hopes this helps. 

Lisa

 

Hey Lisa, thank you for your response.  My hematologist ran an ANA and t3, t4, and the other thyroid test as well as the CBC and full metabolic.  I'm hoping to get my results back by tuesday.  If they show to be abnormal I am going to seek out a referral to the other specialist.

Could it be Sjogren's Syndrome?  I had WLS in August 2003.  Lost 180 lbs, got prego, and everything went out of wack on me.  After the baby was born I ended having a pacemaker put in.  I have also been having a horrible time with my iron.  I see my hematologist every month (weekly if my white counts and platelets drop too low.   About a month ago I tested positive for Sjogren's Syndrome, which is an autoimmune disease.  It cause dry eyes and mouth.  There are also many other symptoms.  The rheumatoligist I saw 2 weeks ago actually thought it was Lupus, but the blood was negative.  After doing some research, while waiting for the lab results, I actually believed I had Lupus.  I have 8 of the 10 symptoms I read about.  Of course I know that the symptoms can be indentical to the symptoms of many other illnesses. I hope by now you have gotten your lab results.  As much as you do not want a "Positive" for anything, it would just be nice to know why you feel so horrible.  It would be nice to say, :NOw I understand.  That's why I felt like........"  Good luck! Maria