Clinician handoff
Autoimmune
Designed for a 60-second scan in primary care. Use this to explain why this theory fits, what would weaken it, and which tests are most worth discussing.
Why this still fits
I want to systematically evaluate whether Autoimmune is contributing to my brain fog and compare it against close alternatives.
What would weaken it
- -Do you have broader autoimmune/inflammatory clues (joint swelling, rashes, multi-system flares, positive ANA or non-thyroid antibodies) beyond isolated thyroid-pattern symptoms?
- -Are hallmark lupus signals present (photosensitive rash, oral ulcers, kidney/serosal involvement, anti-dsDNA/Smith positivity)?
- -Did the pattern begin clearly after an acute viral illness with dominant post-exertional malaise, or were autoimmune-type flares present independent of a post-viral trigger?
- -When symptoms flare, do they reliably occur 1-3 hours after meals and improve when meal composition changes?
Key points to communicate
- •Please document what findings would confirm this cause versus lower confidence.
- •I want an evidence-first workup with clear follow-up criteria.
- •Please note which competing causes should be checked in parallel if results are inconclusive.
- •Please separate metabolic, sleep, autonomic, and medication overlap before narrowing to one cause.
Tests and measurements to discuss
Need the fuller context? Use the test explainers for the measurement itself, or jump back to the tests section on the Autoimmune page to see how the tests fit the whole pattern.
Autoimmune Screening Panel
Peer-reviewed references