I tested negative for years but had several of the other criteria. It really does sound like your husband has Lupus. Since it can be genetic, I would get him to a Rheumatologist as soon as possible. This is the only doctor that really make a determination. Please keep us posted.
I like your mnemonic for SLE. :-)
As I said in my post, Ski4000 needs to see a Rheumatologist. I hope she does.
If you look at the diagnostic criteria for SLE, established by the American College of Rheumatology, one only needs any 4 out of 11 symptoms/criteria to be present simultaneously or serially on two separate occasions, for SLE diagnosis.
The following mnemonic is useful for memorizing these (wikipedia):
SOAP BRAIN MD (S=serositis, O=oral ulcers, A=arthritis, P=photosensitivity, pulmonary fibrosis, B=blood cells, R=renal, Raynauds, A=ANA, I=immunologic (anti-Sm, anti-dsDNA), N=neuropsych, M=malar rash, D=discoid rash)
As you see, many of them have nothing to do with blood tests, which (blood tests) again may not be sensitive enough to be entirely accurate.
In conclusion, his MD can establish if ANY four of the SLE diagnostic criteria/symptoms are/were present for an SLE dx, or even better, ask for a referral to a Rheumatologist to establish this.
Hope this helps.
Niko
Has he seen a Rheumatologist yet? If not, this type of doctor would be able to assist in working him up for lupus or an autoimmune disease. Bring all previous labs, testing, and records that were done. Let the doctor know lupus runs in the family and they can do testing on him.
If he is allergic to Ceftin:
Do not take Ceftin or other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:
- cefaclor (Raniclor);
- cefadroxil (Duricef);
- cefazolin (Ancef);
- cefdinir (Omnicef);
- cefditoren (Spectracef);
- cefpodoxime (Vantin);
- cefprozil (Cefzil);
- ceftibuten (Cedax);
- cephalexin (Keflex);
- cephradine (Velosef)
- penicillins,
- or if you have:
- kidney disease, liver disease, a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis;
or diabetes.