positive ana

[Libbyc17]

Hi. I have a positive ANA 1:16 speckled pattern. I have been having pain in both of my middle fingers with stiffness, but more in my left hand. Both of my knees have been painful as well. The pain in my knees are similar to the throb of a toothache. I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot and capsulitis in the 2nd metatarsal of my left foot, therefore, my feet always hurt terribly. I feel like I'm getting the flu (achy). My hips just ache all the time.  I have been so exhausted for the past month. I developed a rash on my chest, but it is gone now.  I also developed painless sores inside my mouth, but they were gone by the time I got to the Dr. The Dr. ran all of the anti-antibody tests (anti-sm, anti-RNP), CCP, and Lupus anticoagulant, as well as, a whole battery of tests which are all normal. She put me on Relafen and Plaquenil. I have started the Relafen, but I'm suppossed to take the Plaquenil this week. (a week between to minimize stomach discomfort). What could this be? Especially since all labs are normal except ANA? Is the Plaquenil safe to take even if it isn't autoimmune? Help.

[Abhijeet Ghosh]

Dear Friend,
Many thanks for posting the question via my forum. Before answering, I would like to remind you that , my post is like a guide for you. But to come to a pinpoint diagnosis, I will repeatedly as you to visit the treating doctor or meet a good consultant.

In this scenario, where all the reports are negative, we ill label this condition as "Non Specific Arthritis".

How to treat -
1) Do Active physiotherapy after consulting the physiotherapist.
2) DO daily morning walk.
3) Avoid sedentary lifestyle.
4) Avoid stress.

So once the above mentioned points are covered, along with the medicines prescribed, all will b e perfectly allright.

Also your tubal-ligation procedure has got nothing to do with the finger point pain after 2-3 weeks post surgery.

Regards..

Please feel free to discuss more with me as a fresh post.
Also , if you are satisfied with my answer, do refer your friends also.
I have got other forums also (Arthritis , Back and Neck Surgery, Back and Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor Forum, Headaches  , Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery , Neurology/Neurosurgery, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Trigeminal Neuralgia), where you can post other related queries.



Regards

[Abhijeet Ghosh]

Dear Friend,
I understand your concern, but still would relate it to pure co-incidence, that all these started after the surgery.

Regards..

[Libbyc17]

I have also been diagnosed (thru) laproscopy during tubal ligation with endometriosis, which, by the way, kinda started this mess. Began having finger joint pain about 2-3 weeks after surgery.