Question 1

ana 1:80. so worried. what does it mean for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not diagnostic: Why the worry. The improtant thing is why is the ANA 1:80. It is a low titer also. But this test  is a guide and not diagnostic. There  may be nothing to worry about. Your evaluation will help clarify the meaning of this + ana.

Question 2

just had a positive pregnancy test with a positive ana of 1:40... any treatment needed?

Accepted Answer

No.: A positive ANA is practically insignificant.  If you have concerns, ask for a reflex ana, which will give you a systemic lupus diagnostic panel.  I bet it is false positive!

Question 3

is baby aspirin safe in early pregnancy? i have positive ana

Accepted Answer

Yes, but............: It is generally safe but a positive ANA is not a reason to take it. Unless you have positive anticardiolipin antibodies or a positive lupus anticoagulant, the risks outweigh any benefits.

Question 4

if i am predisposed to autoimmune disease is first pregnancy a risk? my antirnp is 1.6, ana 1:80, no diagnosis, no family history. thankyou in advance

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Yes: Some of the autoimmune diseases improve during pregnancy and some get worse or become evident during pregnancy.  Make sure your obstetrician knows about your tests so that they can monitor you during your pregnancy.  The tests you had are not a reason to avoid pregnancy.  The risks are still small.

Question 5

i tested positive for ana with a 1:80 titer and speckled. i'm 9 weeks pregnant and worried about miscarriage. any advice? i'm 34, first pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Get a second opinion: From a rheumatologist. The ANA titer and character may be false positive and could be related to your pregnancy. Take care!

Question 6

what blood tests do i need to test to see if i have natural killer cells in pregnancy? have had lupus, acb, ana c4, c3, aa, fib coag, gap thrombophilia

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Get the assay: You can get a flow cytometry to find out.  There are different types of natural killer cells and everyone should have them.  They are only harmful when present in excessive quantities and  out of control.

Question 7

ana c3 c4 ccp norm severe joint pain hands/feet morning stiffness am in shock that pregnancy can cause debilitating pain. will go away after deliver?

Accepted Answer

Not related: The pain is not related to your pregnancy. See a rheumatologist and have the issue evaluated.

Question 8

i survived sarcoidosis with full lfgren syn. (+also heart, eye& neuro problems). no steroids, went into remission.  how possible that it'll back after pregnancy? sometimes light ana, low. c3

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: ANA positivity and a low C3 are more markers seen in lupus rather than sarcoidosis.  Our doctor could check other inflammatory markers such as an ace level (angiotensin converting enzyme) and a sed rate esr.  These are more likely to be elevated in active sarcoidosis.  A chest x-ray would also be helpful.

Question 9

what can cause a 2 month 100f fever after infection, stds, virus, pregnancy have been ruled out? normal cbc, cmp, ana, sedrate, creactive. my doc's stumped. i feel so hot and my neck feels like it's on fire but no other symptoms. what tests or routes?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: If your doctors who examined you and did testing were not able to figure it out, it is impractical to do better in this forum. It may help to be seen at your local medical school that may have appropriate specialists.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

ana level 1:2560 homogeneous. what does this mean?? cancer?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmunity: This is a screen for autoimmune disease, particularly systemic lupus. It's not a cancer risk. With the high titer, it's quite concerning but an ANA never means anything at all apart from your symptoms and signs. It's also a test that's infamously prone to technical pitfalls and lab errors. It's one piece of information that your physician will have. Best wishes.

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Ana 1:80. so worried. what does it mean for pregnancy?

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Just had a positive pregnancy test with a positive ana of 1:40... any treatment needed?

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Is baby aspirin safe in early pregnancy? i have positive ana

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If i am predisposed to autoimmune disease is first pregnancy a risk? my antirnp is 1.6, ana 1:80, no diagnosis, no family history. thankyou in advance

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I tested positive for ana with a 1:80 titer and speckled. i'm 9 weeks pregnant and worried about miscarriage. any advice? i'm 34, first pregnancy.

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What blood tests do i need to test to see if i have natural killer cells in pregnancy? have had lupus, acb, ana c4, c3, aa, fib coag, gap thrombophilia

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Ana c3 c4 ccp norm severe joint pain hands/feet morning stiffness am in shock that pregnancy can cause debilitating pain. will go away after deliver?

A member asked:

I survived sarcoidosis with full lfgren syn. (+also heart, eye& neuro problems). no steroids, went into remission. how possible that it'll back after pregnancy? sometimes light ana, low. c3

A member asked:

What can cause a 2 month 100f fever after infection, stds, virus, pregnancy have been ruled out? normal cbc, cmp, ana, sedrate, creactive. my doc's stumped. i feel so hot and my neck feels like it's on fire but no other symptoms. what tests or routes?

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Ana level 1:2560 homogeneous. what does this mean?? cancer?

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