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The only pos blood test i have is ana of 1:320. neg rf ccp dna and sm antibody was low of 10. extreme joint pain 6 mnth. ra, lupus, or neither?!

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+ ANA: There are other spondyloarthropathy that can cause a lot of pain and will require treatment. Did they do an HBLA27 test? Make sure you f/u with your rheumatologist. If you have RA you can get these results. You may need to start a biologic medication. Good luck and feel better soon)

Answered 11/26/2014

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