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Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis): Anyone else?
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Hello, thank you for your attention. I don't have many symptoms, just Raynaud's phenomenon and lung inflammation. All my tests come back normal, but the inflammation, although it had decreased slightly to 21 previously, has risen again to 36. I have no problem breathing and my oxygen levels are fine, but I feel quite a bit of pain in my back.
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@itat
Good to hear that you are doing fine.
Unfortunately, pain in the back may be a sign of one of the autoimmune conditions that coincide with scleroderma. Your rheumatologist can order blood tests for relevant biomarkers. HLAB27 can be one of them.
Implications of a Positive Result
A positive HLA-B27 test means that the individual carries the HLA-B27 gene variant. This genetic trait is associated with a higher likelihood of developing certain inflammatory conditions, particularly those affecting the spine, joints, eyes, and sometimes the intestines.