Has anyone had an elevated ANA that they can not expalin ? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

MizSpentyouth2 · 04-04-2008, 07:43 AM

I have had my fms for years .It seems at least once a year I get a really bad flare that makes my ana go up. This makes my primary concerned and then I go see the rheumy. It isn't lupus they have finally determined. Does anyone else every have this happen during a flare?

bluelakelady · 04-04-2008, 08:11 AM

my blood does the same thing. it is why i insist on a lupus blood test yearly.
peace,
blue

goldyfm · 04-04-2008, 08:12 AM

I had an elevated ANA on a Rheumatology panel as well as a couple of other tests that were positive. I have not been given a diagnosis of Lupus either. It was suggested that I may have Sjogren's but not definite. I do not have the symptoms of Sjogren's just a sibling that tested positive. I have been having a rough time for over two years and cannot do the "normal" tratment modalities for FMS due to medication reactions. So Yes, I do have a positive ANA with no diagnosis.

sherryrenee0423 · 04-04-2008, 09:20 AM

I have an elevated ANA test, but my Lupus and Rheumatoid tests come back okay. My rheumy is kind of concerned so she wants me to be retested in a few months. It elevates at least once a year. My mom has fms and hers does the same thing. It would be nice to get an explaination for it, but there's only so much that the doctors know.

Glenda51 · 04-05-2008, 09:58 AM

My ANA was positive also, but my RA was negative. My PCP didn't think it was high enough to be lupus. That is the reason I truly believe that fibo and myofascial is an autoimmune disorder since my ANA was elevated.
Glenda