Connected Rheumatology
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Getting blood tests done that you aren’t familiar with can be nerve-wracking. One of the most common blood tests rheumatologists get asked about is the Anti-Nuclear Antibody test, or ANA. It is often associated with SLE (lupus) but it can be positive in a number of other conditions. Before jumping to conclusions, it’s important to know what a positive ANA means and what it doesn’t. Learn more in today’s video!
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Dr. Ortiz
Did you know there are multiple types of arthritis? And you can have more than one type at a time? I KNOW!
It is so easy to gloss over joint pain, thinking it is just a part of getting older. And although it is true many of us will get more aches and pain as we age, not all types of arthritis are created equal. There are some clues that can point to what type of arthritis you have and we go over these in the video. Click the video above to learn all about it and let me know what you think and if you have any questions!
~Dr. Ortiz
