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I was recently diagnosed with mild primary sjgren's syndrome by my rheumatologist. i have a positive ro antibody. what does this mean?
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Auto-antibody: Anti Ro is one of the auto-antibodies in primacy Sjogren's. It may be an indication of ANA negative lupus. There is also risk of heart problems in the fetus. You may contact this site for more information and then discuss it with your doctor. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2086660-overview#a1 Wish you good health. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 11/14/2016
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Autoimmune disease: Sjogrens is one where your body produces antibodies against certain tissues. It can affect the eyes, mouth , salivary glands, kidneys ,liver, lungs, peripheral nerves etc. You need to be a Rheumatologist to begin with and if any further organ involvement is suspected that particular specialist should be seeing you . Dry eyes, dry mouth, parotid gland enlargement ,kidney dz symptoms,even lymphoma +
Answered 11/14/2016
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