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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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geedle12 | @geedle12 | Jul 17, 2022
In reply to @anacarel2018 "Thank you in Jun 15 a month ago I started experiencing legs pain and hot and..." + (show)
@anacarel2018

Thank you in Jun 15 a month ago I started experiencing legs pain and hot and cold I feel tired fatigue most of the time dizzy sometimes lightheaded but I also suffer from anxiety so I didn’t know if this symptoms were related to anxiety or no I still went to the doctor I got a X-ray and duplex scan of the legs check for clots everything was fine neck X-ray was fine but my bloodwork show high white blood cells nurse said no infections grow so it could be because stress she also said I have low potassium and electrolyte and high calcium I went to a different doctor this doctor ordered me more bloodwork everything fine kidney working fine and all good but the ana test was positive and I m so scared I can’t even sleep my symptoms are legs pain sometimes really bad sometimes no bad a little bit of swollen feet hot and cold legs lower back pain warms arms sore arms sometimes neck pain sometimes tingling on hands numb hand and leg sometimes on and off I have this symptoms daily 🙁 I don’t know what to do

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You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a blood test to include Vitamin D, PTH, and Calcium in 1 draw preferably 1st thing in the am. Hyperparathyroidism can cause a multitude of symptoms. I had surgery 2-1/2 weeks ago.

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
In reply to @geedle12 "You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a..." + (show)
@geedle12

You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a blood test to include Vitamin D, PTH, and Calcium in 1 draw preferably 1st thing in the am. Hyperparathyroidism can cause a multitude of symptoms. I had surgery 2-1/2 weeks ago.

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I been getting it check since March and results are normal last time I got it check on may also a thyroid ultrasound it was normal can this happen and still be thyroid issue ?

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
In reply to @geedle12 "You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a..." + (show)
@geedle12

You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a blood test to include Vitamin D, PTH, and Calcium in 1 draw preferably 1st thing in the am. Hyperparathyroidism can cause a multitude of symptoms. I had surgery 2-1/2 weeks ago.

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I will ask for the other test to be done this is so exhausting I know something is wrong but they can’t figure out

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
In reply to @geedle12 "You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a..." + (show)
@geedle12

You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a blood test to include Vitamin D, PTH, and Calcium in 1 draw preferably 1st thing in the am. Hyperparathyroidism can cause a multitude of symptoms. I had surgery 2-1/2 weeks ago.

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What symptoms did you got how long did the diagnosis took and what test were done to diagnose it

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
In reply to @geedle12 "You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a..." + (show)
@geedle12

You should get tested for hyperparathyroidism if your calcium is high. The doctor should order a blood test to include Vitamin D, PTH, and Calcium in 1 draw preferably 1st thing in the am. Hyperparathyroidism can cause a multitude of symptoms. I had surgery 2-1/2 weeks ago.

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I was just checking I got Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test and ultrasound no the one you mentioned I will ask my doctor about that test

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geedle12 | @geedle12 | Jul 18, 2022
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@anacarel2018

What symptoms did you got how long did the diagnosis took and what test were done to diagnose it

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Hi calcium level in blood. Peeing all the time, insomnia, aching bones, anxiety,

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
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@geedle12

Hi calcium level in blood. Peeing all the time, insomnia, aching bones, anxiety,

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Oh ok I have those symptoms Did the doctor only did the pth test to diagnose it

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robertjgoldenjr | @robertjgoldenjr | Jul 18, 2022
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@anacarel2018

Ana test positive I m scared I m literally having panic attack

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Please don't panic. I did as well when I found out mine was positive but only slightly. I am still getting tested as they still have not found out what is causing the issues I have. Somedays I have no issues and others it hits me all day.

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anacarel2018 | @anacarel2018 | Jul 18, 2022
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@robertjgoldenjr

Please don't panic. I did as well when I found out mine was positive but only slightly. I am still getting tested as they still have not found out what is causing the issues I have. Somedays I have no issues and others it hits me all day.

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Oh that’s weird did you have any body symptoms

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marye2 | @marye2 | Jul 18, 2022

As far as I understand it, many of us have the genetic markers from ancestors who had RA or other auto-immune disease. However, it was not expressed until an environmental stress activated it. I've lived with it for 26 years, and basically I think I am allergic to modern foods, and have made lifestyle changes to avoid stress and overdoing, include exercise and good rest. At the time of diagnosis, I was divorcing, working a job that required a long commute in a big city. Of course, in hindsight, I had symptoms for years before. A good book is The Body Keeps Score...many of us had abusive relationships, severe infections, grew up with alcoholic parents, etc. It is a permanent, progressive disease so we chase the symptoms and amend diet and lifestyle to make it easier to cope. I have not gone the Naturalist route, but combine my doctors advice, non-processed diet and movement.

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