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Can sjogrens alone (without lupus) be associated with a high ana (1:2560)? i have signs of sjogrens including anti ro but no signs of lupus.
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Sjogren's and lupus: Both of these are autoimmune diseases and in some patients may be seen together. The treatments are similar and essentially are medications used to dampen the immune system. As a rheumatologist, we treat the patient and not the labs. If you do have clinical findings I recommend seeing a rheumatologist. I would be happy to do a consult if needed.
Answered 5/13/2018
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Absolutely: This is common. A strong anti-Ro can do this
Answered 5/27/2018
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