yorkieloveroo7
03-12-2006, 01:10 AM
Hi, i have been ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive, for a few years now, they ran lupus and a ton of other tests but they are all negative. Should i be worried that i am positive or is this just something that some people are with no other problems. I actually have alot of joint pain and my knuckles are getting very large but all the tests were negative for joint diseases
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mn3
05-01-2006, 08:53 PM
I have tested positive for ANA and also have joint pain which is related to osteo-arthritis. My osteo-arthritis is directly related to my Crohns Disease which I have had for many years. Have they done any auto-immune disease testing other than Lupis?
squarah
05-16-2006, 01:06 AM
Hi. I have positive ANA and I have autoimmune hepatitis. Also I have joint pains. My anti smooth muscle antibody is also positive (ASMA) and my liver enzymes are elevated. It might be worth asking for the ASMA test... :)
Suni321
05-16-2006, 03:29 AM
Yorkielover, there's a criteria for getting an "offical" diagnosis of Lupus. One part of that is the positive ANA. If you go to the Lupus board section of the boards here there are "sticky posts" at the top that talk about the criteria. It might be worth taking a look.
Hope that helps & best of luck to you.
Suni :wave:
Hope that helps & best of luck to you.
Suni :wave:
Suzie248
05-20-2006, 03:01 AM
>>>>i have been ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive, for a few years now, they ran lupus and a ton of other tests but they are all negative<<<<<
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
Suzie248
05-20-2006, 03:02 AM
>>>>i have been ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive, for a few years now, they ran lupus and a ton of other tests but they are all negative<<<<<
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
Suzie248
05-20-2006, 03:02 AM
>>>>i have been ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive, for a few years now, they ran lupus and a ton of other tests but they are all negative<<<<<
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
I have also been tested and it came back ANA positive, antinuclear antibody positive. About 12 - years ago, My doctor told me that I had Lupus. At the same time, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid, I then started taking medication for that. I went around telling everyone that I had Lupus, until I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal. While doing the surgery, the doctor did a biopsy of my liver. The biopsy results came back that I had cirrhosis. I'm not a alcoholic drinker and was quite shocked, due to not be educated about Cirrhosis. I went to a specialist at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. He told me that I didn't have Lupus, I had a thyroid immune liver disease. So, please keep this in mind. I don't know if this helps any, but the little ol' thyroid can cause some really rough problems.
micabella
06-15-2006, 09:22 PM
Hello. I, too, am ANA positive. I also have RA but that is controlled very well with diet. I have hormonal issues, however, along with the ANA. ALL of these things started with my pregnancies which from what I've heard is very common. Interestingly enough, my husband has autoimmune hepatitis. I was wondering if anyone could relate to any of this. Also, I have tingling in my arms and legs this week which is very strange...
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Lenin
06-21-2006, 06:36 PM
I had one super high ANA (320 homogeneous), butterfly rash, joint pains for years...all indicative of Lupus. I was petrified.
They ran the whole gamut of lupus specific tests and all were negative (whew.)
The ANA returned to normal and I never figured out what triggered it. I still have knee and back pains (for decades.)
ANY infection or inflammation can trigger a high ANA so it's no reason for alarm...just additional testing and vigilence.
They ran the whole gamut of lupus specific tests and all were negative (whew.)
The ANA returned to normal and I never figured out what triggered it. I still have knee and back pains (for decades.)
ANY infection or inflammation can trigger a high ANA so it's no reason for alarm...just additional testing and vigilence.
Isis498
06-21-2006, 11:14 PM
I also have a constantly high ANA of 1:640 speckled pattern, for the past 5 years, but test neg. on other Lupus, or RA tests. I never feel well, with a lot of aching, flu-like feeling much of the time. Dr. just keeps an eye on me, and keeps up with my blood work, but nothing further has shown up. Have never had a rash or swollen joints.
mfife31
06-23-2006, 09:08 PM
Just curious if you had an extensive autoimmune tests ran? My son had 2 false postives for lupus and then a negative.He was 9 at the time and had extreme swelling and purpura looking rash.His liver enzymes were pretty high (in the 700's)he is also anti-smooth muscle positive as well as p-anca, and his ana was 1:1280 ans Igg was 2460.He was diagnosed after a liver biopsy with autoimmune hepatitis.No other fulfilled diagnosis' but several suspected. There are many autoimmune diseases that are rare and/or difficult to diagnose. Just a thought to check those things out as well. Mfife31