Sjogren's Syndrome?

Hello,

Man, this aging process....... Thank you for taking time to try to help!

I have a positive ANA and run a higher CRP number, I have for many years. Other than Osteoarthritis, no other autoimmune diseases have been identified. My health is good over all.

Last month I had, what I refer to as a "flare". My whole body was in pain for over a week. I went into my PCP who I've had for decades. Once again she ran blood tests looking for clues.

My CRP had jumped from a previous high of 7 mg/L to 80 mg/L!!!!!!!!!

The only clue was the test for Sjogren's Ab. My result was Sjogren's Anti-SS-A was over 8.0, normal range being 0.0-0.9. The Anti-SS-B was normal range at less than 0.2.

My question is do you need both Anti-SS-A and B to have Sjogren's? Only my A is high. That in addition to a CRP of 80, which I know is very high.

Medicine is such a process of elimination!! Any thoughts you can share with me?