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Could a positive ana automatically mean one would need to be on steriods?
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Absolutely not: The ANA is nonspecific and can be seen in numerous diseases and often in totally normal people. By itself, it is not a reason to start any medication. It needs to be evaluated in context of the clinical symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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