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@neciern Do you know the 'pattern' of your ANA results? I've had some of the same issues as you have had, but not as much. There is a pattern to the ANA test that will help with diagnosis. Mine was a homogenous pattern, which I believe is SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus), but there are several other patterns that can be quite different. A specked pattern can indicate SJD (Sjogren's Syndrome)or connective tissue disorders as an example. In those examples, a rheumatologist might be able to help you and could work alongside your gastroenterologist. Sometimes we need a patient advocate to help us along and organize these complicated things.

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@veryoldhippy thank you for your reply. Yes, my pattern is speckled and I have several other auto antibodies that are positive. My original rheumatologist dx me with MCTD but when we moved and I had to get a new rheumatologist, he told me my symptoms were “psychosomatic” and only related to my lymphocytic colitis. Honestly, it’s been a very discouraging process.