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ANA 1280 now ANA 2560

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 15 7:08am | Replies (17)

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@windyshores

I have been told that the actual value for the ANA doesn't correlate with disease severity or flares. (I had 1:5280 and was indeed sicker, but whatever...). Blood work isn't diagnostic, I have been told (I also have very high anti-centromere antibodies for scleroderma but not diagnostic).

I would focus on treating symptoms rather than diagnosis. Do you have arthritis? Does the sun flare you? Have you ever taken steroids and had relief? Have you done any PT?

Clearly something might be going on with your immune system. I hope you can find help. Functional medicine might be of benefit. I saw an integrative medicine doc and am trying curcumin and a few other things for inflammation.

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All RA tests are negative.
Rash happened in 2020. Sun does trigger pain and fatigue. I was Dx with Raynaud’s July 2023 as well. Sorry forgot. Not been offered steroids as a relief nor PT as an option.