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First ana test came back 1:40 second one was a bit higher . can i possibly have lupus ? that's really scary . i have all over muscle and joint pain .

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Need more data : This is a not enough information to call you lupus. Is a very low positive test and need a lot more information to make the diagnosis . Your physician I'll need to make a lot of other testing to clarify whether it's related

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Answered 3/24/2015

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A member asked:

First ana test came back 1:40 second one was a bit higher . can i possibly have lupus ? that's really scary . i have all over muscle and joint pain .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

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