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I have fibromyalgia and now the docs are saying i am showing up as pos. for luspus according to the ana test. possible they are getting mixed up?

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Dr. Shin Beh answered

Lupus: Sle or lupus is a clinical diagnosis. Just having a positive ANA does not automatically mean you have lupus. Speak with a rheumatologist. They will evaluate to see if you fit the clinical criteria for lupus or not.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

No tis common: ? whether has lupus or fibromyalgia. One way to look at relationship of these disorders is that people with autoimmunity (lupus) can and do develop fibromyalgia; as a result of chronic inactivity due to autoimmunity pain. People with fibromyalgia do not develop autoimmunity as a consequence of having fibromyalgia; rather they develop autoimmunity irregardless of having fibromyalgia.

Answered 12/4/2014

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