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Positive ana and anti ssa (ro)/anti ds dna and anti ccp and c4 and esr are a little more than normal range.i don't have any symptoms unless some pain on the soles of feet.should i take hydroxychloroquine to prevent flaring up any autoimmune disease?

Q: positive ana and anti ssa (ro)/anti ds dna and anti ccp and c4 and esr are a little more than normal range.i don't have any symptoms unless some pain on the soles of feet.should i take hydroxychloroquine to prevent flaring up any autoimmune disease?

: This decision should be made in conjunction with your rheumatologist since that doctor knows your clinical situation the best. This decision would involve more than blood test results as your clinical signs and symptoms should also be taken into account. Good luck to you!!

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This decision should be made in conjunction with your rheumatologist since that doctor knows your clinical situation the best. This decision would involve more than blood test results as your clinical signs and symptoms should also be taken into account. Good luck to you!!

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Answered 9/14/2023

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A member asked:

Positive ana and anti ssa (ro)/anti ds dna and anti ccp and c4 and esr are a little more than normal range.i don't have any symptoms unless some pain on the soles of feet.should i take hydroxychloroquine to prevent flaring up any autoimmune disease?

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