Question 1

both thumb joints at wrist are sore, one worse than the other. blood test shows rf of 25, sedimentation of 21, ana negative, crp negative, wbc 2.1....should i be concerned about ra?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: The information you provided suggests osteoarthritis rather than RA. You may take acetaminophen for pain, not more than 4 gm/day and no alcohol.
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Question 2

had + ana bloodtests every time, several times a year for past 7 yrs (1:160). went to new rheum & bloodtest showed ana negative. how? whats this mean?

Accepted Answer

ANA tests fluctuate: ANA is an antibody test  , not a specific  disease test. The level of Anti nuclear antibodies can fluctuate from time to time and also based on the method of ANA test that is performed.
   The ANA test can be associated with lupus but is not a specific test for it .
    A person must have a positive ANA to have lupus , but there are many people who have positve ANA tests but do not have lupus.

Question 3

nov. 2017: ana=1:160, homogeneous. dec. 2018: ana=negative. no dx. 1:160 false positive? my symptoms seem autoimmune. wondering where to go from here.

Accepted Answer

Rheumatologist : Positive ANA alone doesn't make it an autoimmune disorder. You may wish to consult a rheumatologist. 
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Question 4

ana 4 months ago was positive 1:320 test repeated 3 times afterwards in 3 months  with ana negative at 1:160 .all don in same lab what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Why were you tested for ana? Lab test results can vary even within the same lab. The first result may have been an outlier.

Question 5

would a person be diagnosed with lupus if they are ana negative?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It is an unusual situation but there are individuals with lupus and negative blood tests.

Question 6

can hashimotos cause a positive ana? my tpo is high right now and i have a positive ana. when i was diagnosed i also had high tpo but was ana negative

Accepted Answer

Titer of ANA: You have an autoimmune disorder and ANA may become positive in a person with such a disorder. A positive ANA by itself is not of much concern. You may wish to discuss with your doctor to determine the titer of the antibody and if it rises then you may need additional investigation to sort out the significance of positive ana.

Question 7

is a blood asma reading of 1:80 a sign of an underlying condition? ana - negative, rbcw - 16.5%, mcv - 79.6fl, mch - 25.5pg, haematocrit - 0.392.

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your blood parameters are okay. ASMA may be a false positive, with increasing age auto-antibodies appear in a number of people without any disease. You doctor, who ordered the tests would be better to discuss it with.

Question 8

july ana negative/rf 10. oct. ana positive, 1:80 h, nucleolar. cbc/wbc,urine all normal. general fatigue/headache/nick discomfort. worried or not?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Your symptoms and listed lab results are nondiagnostic. Was a sed rate or crp performed? These are also nonspecific but can reveal inflammation. I suggest a thorough history and system review and a complete physical examination by an internist or rheumatologist who will then order more testing like thyroid,liver function testing,etc. Chronic stress,tension or anxiety may be a factor in your sympto

Question 9

should i see rheumatologist? ana negative. bilateral hip bursitis? x3 months, bilateral pain around knees x 1 year, bilateral plantar fasciitis

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes… this still could be an inflammatory  arthritis despite the negative anti-nuclear antibody. And if it is not an inflammatory arthritis, the rheumatologist may be able to send you in a better direction for a treatment plan.

Question 10

i had a biopsy for localized discoid lupus.  it came back positive.  blood work shows 1:80 ana, negative for ds-dna and negative for sm antibody.  should i be concerned that i also have sle?

Accepted Answer

: The diagnosis of SLE can be complicated.  You need to discuss with your Dr who knows more about you than we do. Good Luck.

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Both thumb joints at wrist are sore, one worse than the other. blood test shows rf of 25, sedimentation of 21, ana negative, crp negative, wbc 2.1....should i be concerned about ra?

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Had + ana bloodtests every time, several times a year for past 7 yrs (1:160). went to new rheum & bloodtest showed ana negative. how? whats this mean?

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Nov. 2017: ana=1:160, homogeneous. dec. 2018: ana=negative. no dx. 1:160 false positive? my symptoms seem autoimmune. wondering where to go from here.

A member asked:

Ana 4 months ago was positive 1:320 test repeated 3 times afterwards in 3 months with ana negative at 1:160 .all don in same lab what does that mean?

A member asked:

Would a person be diagnosed with lupus if they are ana negative?

A member asked:

Can hashimotos cause a positive ana? my tpo is high right now and i have a positive ana. when i was diagnosed i also had high tpo but was ana negative

A member asked:

Is a blood asma reading of 1:80 a sign of an underlying condition? ana - negative, rbcw - 16.5%, mcv - 79.6fl, mch - 25.5pg, haematocrit - 0.392.

A member asked:

July ana negative/rf 10. oct. ana positive, 1:80 h, nucleolar. cbc/wbc,urine all normal. general fatigue/headache/nick discomfort. worried or not?

A member asked:

Should i see rheumatologist? ana negative. bilateral hip bursitis? x3 months, bilateral pain around knees x 1 year, bilateral plantar fasciitis

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I had a biopsy for localized discoid lupus. it came back positive. blood work shows 1:80 ana, negative for ds-dna and negative for sm antibody. should i be concerned that i also have sle?

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