Thread:ImLola/@comment-35564866-20180529102219/@comment-35564866-20180531172055

Yes, Lyme disease has special labs. My neurologist checked me for that at the same time he did the Lupus labs since a lot of the symptoms are the same. Also their is something called Sjögren’s syndrome- I have that as well. It has specialized labs. Chronic joint pain, dry eyes, basically dry everything. Swollen lymph nodes (but not always) and many other symptoms. You may want to google it and see if it “fits” you in any way. I’m sure (I hope) they already checked your Rheumatoid factor. They should have done a complete panel on your autoimmune system to see if the Epstein Barr virus is still causing you issues if it’s elevated. You’ll always test positive for it because of the mono but a good physician will be able to tell if it’s a chronic issue that is still causing active problems or if it’s remaining dormant.

Trying to think of other labs...I’m drawing a blank. I’ll check out my nursing diagnostics manual and see if I can find what I can’t pull out of my head currently.

Love and hugs, Em.