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I have had up back pain for one year in right shouldr. temp daily is like 99.2-99.3. i am ana positive 1:640with elevated sed. temp a concern? mri ok

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Not by itself: Mildly elevated temp and ANA may be related to inflammatory response.

Answered 6/10/2014

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You need a diagnosis: The +ana is not specific for lupus. Many people have a + ANA and not have lupus. The temp is not a fever but you says the sed rate is high. See a rheumatologist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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