Many of the symptoms of Lupus (fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, Inflammation of heart or heart vessels) are the same that you would have for heart disease as well. Many women who have heart disease do not have ANY symptoms. Your artery could have become blocked within the year (since you last were seen by your cardiologist).
Are you having the other symptoms of lupus, that are not associated with heart disease (skin rashes, painful joints....you can read the other symptoms at: Lupus Symptoms.
It would be wise to go through with any diagnostic testing for lupus. No single test can determine if you have lupus. But, a number of blood tests for specific antibodies can confirm diagnosis.
Please keep us updated on your progress and any testing results!
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Hi Jeannie,
I am so happy to hear that your doctor found your artery blockage, and you were able to receive treatment! How are you feeling?
You will be interested in the link between lupus and heart disease:
- (Feb. 2010): New Clues Lupus and Heart Disease Link.
Many of the symptoms of Lupus (fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, Inflammation of heart or heart vessels) are the same that you would have for heart disease as well. Many women who have heart disease do not have ANY symptoms. Your artery could have become blocked within the year (since you last were seen by your cardiologist).
Are you having the other symptoms of lupus, that are not associated with heart disease (skin rashes, painful joints....you can read the other symptoms at: Lupus Symptoms.
It would be wise to go through with any diagnostic testing for lupus. No single test can determine if you have lupus. But, a number of blood tests for specific antibodies can confirm diagnosis.
Please keep us updated on your progress and any testing results!
November 21, 2010 - 9:10pmThis Comment
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