A member asked:

Lupus ana homogenous 1:649, speckled 1:120. chronic flares pain. mainly chest region. pain disturbs function daily! could this be lupus?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Positive ANA: above 1:16 is considered a true positive. With an ANA that high it certainly suggests a connective tissue disease, make an appointment with rheumatology as soon as possible as it could be lupus

Answered 7/5/2014

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