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Autoimmune disease often appears after pregnancy. no clinic sympt. now. my ena's 0.2, but my rnp 1.6. can pregnancy provoke growth of rnp or illnness?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Possibly! : Many autoimmune diseases flare because of estrogen. Some labs can be transiently positive and can disappear! a disease requires clinical diagnosis, not a barely positive lab test!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Yes: Some autoimmune diseases flair with pregnancy others can improve. A positive lab test does not mean that you will ever get an autoimmune disease. With the tests you named you should see a rheumatologist for a thorough evaluation. You may also need additional tests if you have ahead a prior blood clot or miscarriage.

Answered 10/28/2013

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