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Is the fact that my ana is 1:640 & i have recurring flares mean the antibodies are working against me? i'm being treat w/ meds but other labs are neg.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Lab results need to: Be interpreted in the clinical context along with your history, physical findings, and other test results. See this site for information and discuss the issue with your doctor. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ana-test/my00787.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2012

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: ANA is an autoantibody. It is an anti nuclear antibody that attacks your own cells. A high ANA could cause symptoms to flare sporadically. Anti-inflammatory medicines can help.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Is the fact that my ana is 1:640 & i have recurring flares mean the antibodies are working against me? i'm being treat w/ meds but other labs are neg.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Dr. Thomas Klein answered

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