Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

HLA-B27 Positive

Hiya,

My dad had Psoriasis, and has recently been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. However after unbearable pain, that moves to different places, primarily knees and lower back, has had a blood test that has confirmed that he is HLA-B27 Positive. As this was not explained at the doctors, and the internet had little information, i'm looking for info about what this means, the complications and also the possibility that this could have been passed down to myself?

Many Thanks
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
thank you :)
Helpful - 0
1063463 tn?1302274619
Hi!  I am no doctor but the way that my doctor explained the HLA-B27 gene works is it makes you more susceptible to auto immune illnesses.  My doctor told me not to test for that due to insurance reasons.  I wish I could help you more.....best of luck to you both!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
any replies or advice please? :)
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Autoimmune Disorders Community

Top Autoimmune Diseases Answerers
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.