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I have pad in legs. increased muscle joint pain. positive ana. what are early signs of autoimmune flare? i have a rheumy but stopped seeing her.

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Dr. Moneil Patel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Go See Rheumy: And by Rheumy, I mean your rheumatologist. Positive ANA as my wife commonly states (rheumatologist) is not diagnostic of anything and can be positive in a variety of conditions. Honestly your rheumatologist is the best person to interpret a flareup vs. other.

Answered 1/16/2015

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