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Suffering From Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Sinus. Blood Test Show Low Levels In Immune Tests. Which Physician Should I Consult?
What type of physician should one see for second opinion when they are currently diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes , fibromyalgia , and are constantly getting sinus infections? Recent blood test indicate low levels in various immune tests. Currently seeing 3 different physician: General, Rheumatogist, and one for Allergies.
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
Hello,
You need to ensure that your immune system has the capacity to fight infections and that part of the fibromyalgiz symptoms are not actually secondary to underlying infections.
An Immunologist/Allergist should be able to request antibody levels (IgG,IgA,IgM) along with specific antibodies to check that these levels are normal. Diabetes can lead to a secondary immunodeficiency and chronic rhinosinusitis then becomes common.
You need to ensure that your immune system has the capacity to fight infections and that part of the fibromyalgiz symptoms are not actually secondary to underlying infections.
An Immunologist/Allergist should be able to request antibody levels (IgG,IgA,IgM) along with specific antibodies to check that these levels are normal. Diabetes can lead to a secondary immunodeficiency and chronic rhinosinusitis then becomes common.
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