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A member asked:

How common is it to get a false positive for lupus while pregnant. i also have hashimotos got a + double stranded dna very high ?

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It certainly: Can occur and is also associated weakly with your prior diagnosis of hashimoto's check w/ your doctor for more info.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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See a rheumatologist: An ANA is often positive in hashimoto's but it is the positive dna which concerns me. Have a rheumatologist evaluate the issue.

Answered 6/10/2014

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