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I have a positive ana, ena and anti ssa/ro along with joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue and numbness. how likely is it that i have sle?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

SLE: All these are signs of some inflammatory disease of which SLE is one type. There are other markers to further identify the specific type of disease, and along with a complete physical exam and some tissue studies may pin down a specific diagnosis. However, there is no one specific test that marks SLE conclusively.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/4/2017

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A member asked:

I have a positive ana, ena and anti ssa/ro along with joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue and numbness. how likely is it that i have sle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Scuba answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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