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Had biopsy of skin rash on arm also have it on my face came back possible positive autoimmune ( lupus,ect) . Having hair falling out,nausea, pain in joints, low grade fevers, kidney stones and hemorrhage every few months, burning and itching under skin, inflammation in kidneys and numbness in feet. I have other autoimmune diseases ( psoriasis , unresponsive celiac disease, DH rash ect) . Has any one had a negative ana with lupus? Would like suggestions of what to do next. I went on Mayo site and they said it is possible to have a negative ana with lupus. (Negative ana lupus). I connected with a lady who had a negative ana with her celiac and her lupus ect. She end up going to a research hospital for them to figure it out because her doctors couldn't figure it out.

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@dmmeyers62, I merged your latest post with your original discussion about the diagnosing lupus and autoimmune conditions. As Mayo Clinic mentions, "No one test can diagnose lupus." https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365790

Like you @jayrob624 was looking for answers and found it was a reaction to medication. See here:
- ANA negative for systemic Lupus: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ana-negative-for-systemic-lupus/

@dmmeyers62, it sounds like you and your doctor are still on the path to confirming or ruling out lupus. Have you seen a rheumatologist? Can you go to a large medical center?