Very elevated ANA levels

[notrab]

My mother has Celiac disease and has swollen gland a lot and also seems to be tired all the time.  She was recently referred to a Rheumatologist, and she was told that she has very high ANA levels.  She was told it is not Lupus, and she does have an appointment in a few weeks.  She does not seem to be too concerned, but I am.  What could the high ANA levels mean?  I know that with Celiac disease, she has a higher chance of getting lymphoma, is the high ANA a part of that?  I am just curious as to what is causing the High ANA levels.  She was on thyroid meds earlier, but then her next blood test showed that she no longer needed them?  Can you just "get over" a thyroid problem?  Any suggestions would be helpful.  Thank you

[LAURAINE777]

I have very high ANA speckled patter CREST variant scleroderma. The pattern further delineates type.  This is not the only autoimmune
abnormality I have. I have  a polyspecific autoimmune presentment which includes Thyroid peroxidase antibodies, parietal cell autoantibodies (intestinal lining cells).

I would check to see if the Rheumatologist ordered any other autosntibody tests such as these or a Lymphocyte subset T and B cell panel to see what her immune cells are doing.

[PlateletGal]

Celiac Disease can often accompany another autoimmune disorder. Does she have any other symptoms than the fatigue ? (muscle aches, dry mouth, dry eyes, joint pain, etc.) ?

[PlateletGal]

Celiac Disease can often accompany another autoimmune disorder. Does she have any other symptoms than the fatigue ? (muscle aches, dry mouth, dry eyes, joint pain, etc.) ?