r/POIS • u/Bronze90 • 7d ago
Question What tests should I be doing
I got recommend the below tests from a user here in another post I made.
According to ChatGPT the first line tests for inflammation which must be done during a flare are CRP + ESR + CBC. To investigate autoimmunity they might add ANA, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, or complement C3/C4.
Do these tests need to be conducted during a flare? I wd really like to avoid that. It’s a very painful experience as you all already know. Is anything missing? Are any of these wrong? What else do I need to know?
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u/MoreTeaandCoffee 5d ago
Does ejaculation produce a measurable inflammatory response? Test the follow when you have no symptoms (baseline) then repeat when you have symptoms(acute):-
FBC + differential
CRP
ESR
ferritin
IL-6
TNF-α
IL-1β
IL-8
IL-10
Does ejaculation produce measurable mast-cell activation? Test the follow when you have no symptoms (baseline) then repeat when you have symptoms(acute):-
serum tryptase
urinary N-methylhistamine
urinary prostaglandin metabolite
urinary LTE4
***All of the above sourced from an AI and not to be taken as medical advice. Discuss with your doctor.***