High ANA reading & meds

Posted by vickitaupo @vickitaupo, Jul 21 4:09pm

Plaquenil and Prednisone can cause eye problems. I have glaucoma and had to have surgery after being on these meds.
I also have a very high ANA test on an RA drug (was previously PMR and on Prednisone) but no one interested in actually finding out how come the high ANA reading. I also have had alopecia aerata since 1980. Now bad back pain when sitting …. It is so frustrating. Not keen to go back on Prednisone.
Other symptoms I have like rashes on arms from sun & keratin lumps on face, I never thought they were related but from some of other comments, they just may be.
Thanks for your sharing and helpful comments.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 21 5:39pm

@vickitaupo Hi, Vickie, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. On this site, we’re not medical persons so we can’t read or understand lab values as they relate to diseases and possible side effects. But, our members may be able to so you should get some good answers. So stick around!

hisdreamweaver | @hisdreamweaver | Jul 21 8:11pm

Have you had rash biopsies? May be connected.Good luck. I don’t like prednisone either but better than alternatives for me😭

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