positive ana

[liz1840]

hi i had a bllod test done at the doctors  and when i went back for the results the doctor said id got a positive ana nucleor pattern  nucleor antibodies may be associated with connective tissue disease  the doctor said he didnt really under stand what it meant so i went to see the doctor at the hosital they gave me an injection and said come back in 3 months i ask about the ana and he said lots of people have it i have been to the doctors im in that much pain  and she said to wait while i go back to the hospital i am in that much pain all my back my elbows all my musles ache i can hardly walk what do you think is causing all this  if i know what was wrong with me i i have trouble getting mobile when i have been sat down please help

[txsilver]

Great advice there from  Lsuarez777!  I too recommend you get in to see a rheumatologist.  Please keep us posted on your progress.

[Lsuarez777]

Hi I am Liz too... I am 43 years old.  I was told I tested positive for ANA and DNA single stranded tests. back in 1993...My PCP said it looks like Lupus but I was too young to get that type of DX.  I knew she was right about it possibly being Lupus since my grandma had it.  20 years later I am truly dx with lupus.  The initial testing starts with ANA and DNA single strand tests and if that is positive you should see a Rheumotologist for further evaluation....It's only my opinion... But if you are concerned as I was back then it's ok to have it all checked out if only for piece of mind.  Good Luck and I hope I was of some help or support to you...

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