anyone with positive ANA?

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Giftcreations123

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Posted 2/19/2015 2:30 AM (GMT 0)

Just curious if anyone has ever had a posituve ANA test ?

Michael1968

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Posted 2/19/2015 3:37 AM (GMT 0)

Indeed I do. In fact thousands do. This does not mean however that you have rheumatoid arthritis or any other auto immune condition. It does not mean that you will develop one in the future. It's just something that some individuals have.

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Sherrine

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Posted 2/19/2015 1:44 PM (GMT 0)

AND, you can have that checked again and it could be fine. You can be perfectly healthy and have a positive ANA.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ana-test/basics/definition/PRC-20014566

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Jake'sMom

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Posted 2/19/2015 3:18 PM (GMT 0)

AND, you can have a negative ANA and have Lupus. :P There is no black and white about fibro or any autoimmune diseases/disorders. It becomes very frustrating.

couchtater

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Posted 2/20/2015 7:38 AM (GMT 0)

Lupus is diagnosed by using a list of 11 indicators followed by the rheumatologist. If you're curious about the list check out lupus.org.

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