endochronologist appointment

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:23 pm

So, I had my appointment with the endochronologist (because of my IgA results). I am having more blood work done to see if there are other anti bodies that I am not producing and to also test if my adrenal glands are producing enough cortisol. On the good side, I don't get sick very often or get infections ( which could be a symptom of selective IgA deficiency). On the bad side, I already have three auto-immune diseases and we don't know if I might get more ( which is also a symptom)... plus, there is really nothing I can do about it if the levels continue to fall. It's a bit depressing. I will continue to fight the good fight and do all I can to keep my immune system strong.

I will let you know what my blood work shows
Leah

jmayk8 · Post by **jmayk8** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:05 pm

Leah,
What are your other auto immune diseases?
Jenny

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:11 pm

DIV (desquamative inflammatory vaginitis), hypothyroidism, and MC. Bummer for me, huh?

jmayk8 · Post by **jmayk8** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:54 am

yes, I am so sorry to hear that...I have celiac, LC, mast cell activation disorder and who knows what else! Keep us posed on your blood results.
Jenny

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:26 am

Thanks jenny. I actually have no idea if i have Celiac because you have to produce IgA antibodies for the test to work. I'll keep you posted.
Leah

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:32 am

It's funny--there are so many conditions that I didn't even know were autoimmune diseases until I got LC. I have asthma and degenerative disc disease and am suspicious of a mast cell issue of some sort. I will be interested to see what your test results show!