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My sed rate was high (29)...now a week later its normal? i also had positive ana with very high ssa ro. (>8.0)..why would it do this?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Doesn't make sense.: Esrs can change, not as quickly as the crp. For my life, i'd like to understand the justification of even getting the test, other than it's simplicity. An ss-a titer higher than 8.0.Will not correlate with disease activity, whatsoever! anas can come and go. They are a sign of autoimmune disease, but may be false positive, occasionally high titer. Ss-a titers>8.0 mean sjogren's or discoid sle.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Need more informatio: These findings may indicate an auto-immune disorder, however, there is insufficient information for a definitive opinion. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Answered 12/20/2012

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