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Positive ANA: What might be the cause?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 26, 2023 | Replies (94)
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@helennicola

My rheumatologist tested for many things, not sure what all. From what I could discern from the results I did have one high reading which points to a connective tissue disease (which I believe could be SFN or Sjögren’s?) according to my neurologist, but all the rest seemed within range. I understand that often people test negative for Sjögren’s but have many symptoms. I have to wait til July to know more.

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athenalee | @athenalee | May 23, 2021

My labs and symptoms sparked some interest at my rheumatology appointment. I’m apparently an “anomaly” and I’m to be a discussion topic at the department meeting this week. So, I’m hopeful I might get somewhere. My symptoms just keep getting worse, so I just hope a solution is found soon.

I just found out that SS can lead to SFN. You may find this informative:
https://www.hopkinssjogrens.org/disease-information/sjogrens-syndrome/neurologic-complications/
Also, I recently discovered this website as well. My symptoms came on rapidly and are mostly neurological, so this information was helpful.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/sjogrens-syndrome-beyond-the-basics
Best wishes in your search for a diagnosis.

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