Re:AI Tool Found My Autoimmune Disease After $100k and 30 Ho...
by monkburger on Monday February 10, 2025 @02:53PM
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We have the common tests (eg: ANA, Titer) that are ordered if an Autoimmune condition is suspected.
Normally, if a pt comes in and has non-specific symptoms, I'd order up the normal stuff (CBC, A1C, MMA (flat B12 tests are garbage), ANA, Titer, Thyroid tests (full panel). If they are within RR, then the next step is to pinpoint their symptoms. Fatigue? It could be numerous things. Are they taking medications they did not list on their NPF?
Now, we are currently facing a challenge with 'PCAS' (also known as long covid) which is making it very difficult to dx (and rx treatments).
Normally, if a pt comes in and has non-specific symptoms, I'd order up the normal stuff (CBC, A1C, MMA (flat B12 tests are garbage), ANA, Titer, Thyroid tests (full panel). If they are within RR, then the next step is to pinpoint their symptoms. Fatigue? It could be numerous things. Are they taking medications they did not list on their NPF?
Now, we are currently facing a challenge with 'PCAS' (also known as long covid) which is making it very difficult to dx (and rx treatments).