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Did they indicate what kind of pattern the titers from your positive ANA exhibited? That is a big indicator of what disease it is pointing to. There are a number that could be caused by a positive ANA such as Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc. The other issue is that sometimes these diseases don't entirely reveal themselves in your blood work and it can take some time. Going to a rheumatologist is a good move. They are the best doctor to be diagnosing and treating you. Please keep us posted.
Did they indicate what kind of pattern the titers from your positive ANA exhibited? That is a big indicator of what disease it is pointing to. There are a number that could be caused by a positive ANA such as Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc. The other issue is that sometimes these diseases don't entirely reveal themselves in your blood work and it can take some time. Going to a rheumatologist is a good move. They are the best doctor to be diagnosing and treating you. Please keep us posted.