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Originally Posted by Starburst
Thank you for the replies. My doctor wants to establish if my autonomic dysfunction is caused by Hypermobility Syndrome or whether it's autoimmune related (I have rheumatoid arthritis). I suppose I do need this done but I need a detailed discussion when I see the neurologist.
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I'm not sure the skin biopsy will answer this question, the results can confirm small fibers damage, but usually it doesn't explains the cause of it.
Since you have RA maybe he need a positive biopsy to justify expensive treatments such as IVIG or Rituximab.