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Weak positive histone antibody, negative ana, elevated sed rate, elevated c-reactive protein. elevated white blood cell. doctor says its nothing. i believe signs point to drug induced lupus. what could this be? what causes positive histone antibody?
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It is impossible to answer your question because you do not present your pertinent medical history such as symptoms, signs, current illness(es) and medication(s). We can't make the diagnosis base on these lab results which are abnormal but relatively nonspecific.
Answered 7/3/2022
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It is possible that you have lupus. Visit this site for information and it would be prudent to consult a rheumatologist. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18634076/
Answered 7/11/2022
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