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"How do my labs look?" This is the first question lupus patients usually ask their doc during their visits. Labs can be a large part of what is discussed during a visit, wouldn't it be nice to understand what your doc is looking at when they say "everything is fine" or "things are going the wrong direction?" Learn about the common lupus labs - the complements! (And FYI - labs are important but how you FEEL is more so)
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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 What are complements?
3:07 Why we check complements in certain autoimmune conditions
5:00 Complements and Lupus
5:40 Immune complex deposition & complement activation (Oh MY!)
7:59 Complements can go up & down
10:50 What this all means for YOU
11:17 How to track your complement levels
15:00 Why understanding complements is important
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Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 10 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to step up and partner with their doctor. Connected Rheumatology is based in Dallas, Texas and provides state-of-the-art, personalized rheumatology care for anyone with confirmed or suspected rheumatic, autoimmune or musculoskeletal conditions.
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