I have a familial predisposition toautoimmune diseases, and a diagnosis at ass1, proper time for treatment is definitely a plus. However, looking back on all the triggers, there is a clear pattern of
1. stress worsens all symptoms and triggers new SYMPTOMS/disease
2. physical/chemical triggers (concussion, pregnancy, covid-like SARS, Moderna vaccine)
3. lifestyle habits contributing to disease, food-environment related inflammation (excessive sugar, poor quality diet, environmental toxins -fluoride-mold-pollution,etc); smoking, heavy drinkng, sedentary lifestyle, too little or excessive sleep, poor quality drinking water, reliance on commercially prepared foods. etc. My suggestion is talk to children about autoimmune disease and how best to avoid onset through conscious living designed purposefully to stay as healthy as possible. All the best to you and loved ones.

Hello I’m new to this group, and not sure if I’m a little too late to share, but I noticed you’re looking for answers just as I am. I will say having the DNA results that show you’re genetically predisposed to having RA/Lupus/Sjogrens.. etc. does not provide any assistance, solace, nor diagnosis. I had my 23 & me dna tested then used the raw data on Prometheus which uses your genetic data to identify scientifically written genetic studies which for me was at least I thought the answer.. I mean it’s the same dna that has positively reported that my eyes are blue, my blood type is O, I’m a female, I’ll have gallstones (s/p cholecystectomy), etc. However for the doctors.. given their complete ignorance of DNA, they simply said “that’s wonderful, once the disease becomes detectable we’ll know how to treat it”. That simply made everything even more frustrating.. it broke me. While my DNA clearly points to autoimmune, my labs bounce back & forth between something is wrong & wow you’re so healthy. I deal with debilitating illness on & off. I will say I’ve come to a point in my life where I’ve all but given up on an actual diagnosis. I stay positive, mind over matter!! I stay as active as I can, mind my diet, and take my vitamins!! One day I will have an answer, we all will!! It’s just a shame that modern medicine.. doctors simply won’t treat proactively, only reactively, with their highly unreliable lab studies!! When a Dr says even healthy people can have a positive ANA & a high CRP.. so why are you testing anyone then.