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Possibility of having scleroderma w/ negative scl-70 & negative anti-centromere antibodies?no raynauds,but bad gerd w/ ppi's not workin, i have lupus

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History / physical: Scleroderma is diagnosed on history and physical exam. Without Raynaud's, it's unlikely. The labs aren't altogether sensitive. I'd address the GERD as a separate issue, and continue as you're probably already doing keeping a close eye on your lupus as a proactive patient. Best wishes.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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I had ANA 1:160+ , ESR 29 CRP 0.1 autoantibodies show ssa of 8 (0-40 is neg) and scl-70 ENA ab of 3 (0-40 is neg) wouldn't this be scleroderma? Not lupus? Why would lupus patient have scl-70 markers?

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Labs were Ana 1:160 Scl 70. - 22 Cardiolipin Igm - 30. Previously 15 . Beta glyco protein - normal range Ss dna neg Im 30 and No auto immune symptoms except I was diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome 3 years ago and gerd Can this be scleroderma?

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Ana positive, 1:320 centromere pattern. Some joint pain, some swelling, fatigue. Could I have lupus or scleroderma?

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A member asked:

Last year Ive got mononucleosis and recently coronavirus. A blood test showed antinuclear antibodies, I have also chronic tonsillitis, my feet feel often cold and I have shortness of breath and tachycardia. What is more likely-lupus or scleroderma?

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SM 5 RNP 9 SSA 14 SSB 7 SCL-70 10 JO-1 7 Histone 3 Centromere 3 CCP 1 ANA 1:320 DNA neg..Do these blood tests indicate lupus?

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