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Ana 320, borderline anti ds dna , joint pain upon pressure in the palms of the hands for three weeks .my dr said it is not lupus , can he be mistaken?
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Probably not.: Borderline is not positive. Joint pain in the hands is atypical and the diagnosis requires clinical features as well as blood tests. Please do not want the lable of sle unless absolute!
Answered 9/3/2013
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Possibly, but unlike: Possibly, but unlikely.Joint pain on pressure is an unusual symptom. Rheumatologic evaluation my clarify.
Answered 9/4/2013
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