I tested positive ana and anti dsdna, later testing neg. i have past diagnosis that may apply to lupus but do not do well articuliatng at dr. help?

Tests and lupus: The question is why is the doctor running the tests? If your symptoms and physical signs are a strong indication of possible lupus, positive dsdna helps confirm a diagnosis of lupus. If the tests are run for "screening", they are worthless tests. No diagnosis of lupus or connective tissue disease can be made on antibody studies alone.

+ANA does not=lupus: 95% of people with a positive ANA test do not have lupus. Lupus can only be diagnosed by a rheumatologist. Lab tests are not sufficient to diagnose lupus. See a rheumatologist.