snowbunny, glad your appt. went well. I know it will take a long time for the lab results but don't be surprised if some of your results are positive. Like an ANA count or some other odd auto immune tests. It doesn't mean you have lupus or other serious autoimmune diseases. It also doesn't mean you won't still hurt....sorry to say. If your rheumy is good he will treat your symptoms and help with your pain and just keep a check on things. I test with high titers to lots of autoimmune problems, but luckily I don't have any of them. I did however spend a lot of time worrying and trying to get answers that just weren't there. My rheumy treats my joint pain, which he diagnosed as UCTD and my Antiphospholipid syndrome which I do test positive for.

I am happy for you for the no lupus diagnosis. I just wanted to give you a heads up on what may be a very confusing time for you when all the tests come back. By the way if you ANA comes back positive or high or elevated which ever way the lab does the test, have your thyroid checked if you haven't already. One theory I have heard is a high ANA can be from hypothyroid. Good Luck, I hope you are feeling better.

Glojer