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A member asked:

I am 48-1:40 ana in 2016,neg in 2017,1:40 again in 2017- (1 finger each hand) turns white when cold- (just started)-no other color and back to norm in 5-10 min. bil foot pain with first steps after sitting no other symptoms scared of scleroderma

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Not scleroderma : Positive ANA at 1:40 are commonly seen and is not diagnostic of illness. Many people get Reynauds ( finger blanching) without an autoimmune disorder. Keep well hydrated and keep body core warm. Your foot pain suggests plantar fasciitis. A podiatrist can diagnose and Rx

Answered 11/21/2019

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