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Positive ANA: What might be the cause?

Posted by FreedomWarrior @freedomwarrior, Apr 28, 2021

Hello,
I am reaching out to anyone who has had a positive ANA blood test result. I aced Rheumatology testing and I believe that Mercury toxicity is the cause. Does anyone have a similar case or know somebody who does..? TY..!

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 25, 2023
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I guess the most important thing I have learned is to listen to my body not to well meaning family and friends. They want to understand and to help but they cannot know how you feel. Only you and people like you can really understand. They see you out and about one day and the next day you're flat on your back. There is no way they can really understand it. The best thing to do is to explain that you have good days and bad days. Also, a positive attitude of "I can do this" and a smile on your face helps you and your loved ones. It is not good for you to lament on your condition. Remember, it is a condition, not you. You are still who you always were as long as you stay positive. Best of luck to all and keep smiling.

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@mctd43years Beautiful!!! I think you were talking to me. I’ve been working hard to take care of myself on bad days and do what I can with good days. Thank you for joining MayoClinicConnect!

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tomashj | @tomashj | Sep 25, 2023

I just asked my rheum about ANA and he said once positive always positive and cannot be lowered. If you find out more about mercury please let me know. Best, J.

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kaprizzz | @kaprizzz | Sep 25, 2023
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Have you been checked for autoimmune hepatitis? That’s what I have and it many years to figure it out.

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No, never did. I guess I should look into it as well.

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leannestork | @leannestork | Sep 26, 2023
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Have you had a blood test for HLA-B27? Research spondyloarthritis. Took me 14 years, 2 neurosurgeons, and my 4th rheumatologist to get accurate diagnosis. http://www.spondylitis.org

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Hi there..... Thankyou so much for this comment. I am positive for this to which my surgeon explained is the marker for the Gene for Lupus .
my grandma had lupus, i have every single symptom but my test came up negative.
Am i better to have a blood test when i am in a flare, have been following it might come up as a positive then. But honestly at the end of the day all we can do is treat the symptoms.
I would love to learn from your experience if that is ok.
I am 52, one of doctors was worried i had spondylitis but that also come up negative.
Wishing you a lovely day

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susanmaria | @susanmaria | Mar 7, 2025

When I stopped eating wheat my ANA went down to "0". Doctor was surprised.

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januaryjane | @januaryjane | Mar 12, 2025

Doctors are more concerned about positive ANA with high titers and of course the pattern type. It is not a diagnosis but can be a tool for looking into autoimmune disorders.

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hope2005 | @hope2005 | 5 hours ago

Please help, what to think of these results, google scared me:

F20 y old, symptoms:
Joint pain, sudden drop in b12 and D3, fatique, tingling in hands and feet.

Test results: Blood count normal ( only lymphocite % count slightly elevated )
Lyme disease negative
Thyroid panel - all good
CRP, OB, Anty CCP - RF, ASO - all good

ANA 1 test positive:
titter 1:80 AC 8,9,10 nucleolar pattern
titter 1:80 AC 4,5,13,14,29 speckled pattern

Is it bad, doesn it really point towards scleroderma, as google says? I have an appointment in 2 months at rheumatologist and I am getting scared, please share your view..

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 2 hours ago
In reply to @hope2005 "Please help, what to think of these results, google scared me: F20 y old, symptoms: Joint..." + (show)
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Please help, what to think of these results, google scared me:

F20 y old, symptoms:
Joint pain, sudden drop in b12 and D3, fatique, tingling in hands and feet.

Test results: Blood count normal ( only lymphocite % count slightly elevated )
Lyme disease negative
Thyroid panel - all good
CRP, OB, Anty CCP - RF, ASO - all good

ANA 1 test positive:
titter 1:80 AC 8,9,10 nucleolar pattern
titter 1:80 AC 4,5,13,14,29 speckled pattern

Is it bad, doesn it really point towards scleroderma, as google says? I have an appointment in 2 months at rheumatologist and I am getting scared, please share your view..

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Welcome @hope2005, Dr. Google can be a little scary sometimes. It can also be frustrating waiting for an appointment with a rheumatologist to get a diagnosis and start a treatment. There are several discussions in the Autoimmune Diseases group about positive ANA testing that may be helpful while you wait for your upcoming appointment. Here's a short list.

- Positive ANA’s and GI issues: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/positive-anas/
- Help! Positive ANA with swelling, joint and muscle pain and brain fog: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/help-2/
- Terrible fatigue for months, positive ANA: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/terrible-fatigue-for-months-positive-ana/
– Question on ANA and dsDNA: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-on-ana-and-dsdna/
– Positive ANA and ENA Panel: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/positive-ana-and-ena-panel/

Are you able to discuss the test results with your doctor while you wait for your rheumatology appointment?

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | 1 hour ago
In reply to @hope2005 "Please help, what to think of these results, google scared me: F20 y old, symptoms: Joint..." + (show)
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Please help, what to think of these results, google scared me:

F20 y old, symptoms:
Joint pain, sudden drop in b12 and D3, fatique, tingling in hands and feet.

Test results: Blood count normal ( only lymphocite % count slightly elevated )
Lyme disease negative
Thyroid panel - all good
CRP, OB, Anty CCP - RF, ASO - all good

ANA 1 test positive:
titter 1:80 AC 8,9,10 nucleolar pattern
titter 1:80 AC 4,5,13,14,29 speckled pattern

Is it bad, doesn it really point towards scleroderma, as google says? I have an appointment in 2 months at rheumatologist and I am getting scared, please share your view..

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Hello @hope2005,

I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:

"Positive ANA: What might be the cause?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/positive-ana/

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