High ANA score related to CLL?

[Blimey]

I'm stage 0 CLL with a wbc of 10.7.  I have been dealing with new symptoms lately.  Within the last 3 weeks my thyroid took a dive down to 5.5 TSH.  I have also developed dry eye.  A recent ANA test  level was 1:1280, which is very high according to my internist.  I saw a Rheumatologist who said its not lupus come back in six months.  However I'm feeling very poorly emotionally and physically.  Low, low energy, a bit off balance, slight dizziness and disorientation, and muscle aches.  The Rheumatologist suggested the high score may be related to the CLL.

Any suggestions or directions you can send me?

I began Armour 60mg about a week ago.  I also take low dose naltrexone (4.5mg) and nystatin for candida.  I take a number of supplements and am quite cautious about eating a healthy diet.  Thanks for your help.

Best regards,


Blimey

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

CLL will not result in an elevated ANA.  ANA is usually evident in patients with autoimmune disorders such as lupus.  However, it is not the sole cirteria for diagnosing lupus, and I believe that the disease may have not yet manifested fully.  It is recommended that you keep in close contact with your rheumatologist, and report to him or her anything that you might experience (since the diagnosis of lupus is based on a multitude of symptoms).  These symptoms would include unexplained fever, weight loss, hair loss, and kidney problems.

Regards.

[Blimey]

Thanks Paul---I sure hope I don't get anything else---Rheumatologist I saw recently said sometimes ANA is high and unspecific and people sometimes benefit from anti-inflammation drugs.  I hope I'm not just sub clinical with something more serious---

I appreciate your response.  Any type of prevention I can focus on in the meantime?

Best,


Lynn

[PaulMD]

Hi.  I'm not so sure about specific preventive measures for lupus or similar cases, but it is reasonable to recommend that a balanced diet (with fruits and veggies) is still the way to go to prevent diseases.  Regards.