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Positive ANA: What might be the cause?

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

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Precious Kaprizz, It is so frustrating. I am on my 2nd Rheumatologist. I have an elevated C-reactive protein, Sed rate, ANA, DSANA, etc. and I cannot get a diagnosis. I've asked my other doctors about this. They say it's hard for a Rheumatologist to diagnose you. All these levels have been elevated since Covid last year. I have the symptoms of Systemic Lupus, no diagnosis. I also have fibromyalgia. I ache, hurt and am sore all over most days with that & fatigue. It's like having the flu. I have bilateral osteoarthritis and degenerative arthritis in the spine. Some days are incredibly painful. You may have Fibromyalgia as one of your doctors said. Some doctors brush off pain with Fibromyalgia and it's frustrating as it can be debilitating. Did your primary palpate all of the trigger points for fibromyalgia to diagnose you? Some doctors do not take Fibomyalgia seriously. I would press the issue about a Rheumatologist. I'm not understanding the lack of a referral for you. BUT, with that said, if you go to a Rheumatologist you may not get a solid diagnosis like me, BUT, they did put me on Plaquenil low dose which helped greatly. Heat Packs, hot showers, rest, Voltaren Gel, soaks in Epsom Salt and occasional Flexeril (Prescription muscle relaxant) get me through the day. It's important to try and keep moving or you will get stiffer. The Fibro & Arthritis are painful and I have done my research. I would ask to have a complete thyroid panel as well. I am so sorry. I am praying for you. I understand your frustration. Hugs....

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They checked my thyroid. It's fine. Your labs look like RA but may be a lot of other things. Hopefully you will get your diagnosis and the treatment that helps