Positive ANA with nucleolar pattern anyone??? - Lupus Message Board

amyleigh28 · 09-27-2003, 04:32 PM

anyone out there with a positive ANA with a nucleolar pattern?? I would really like to hear what your sypmtoms are and what if any diagnoses you have with this type pattern. I have read on the net that nucleolar patterns are indicative of scleroderma but I don't feel that I have any of the symptoms of this. Any replies will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Amy

Sampy123 · 09-28-2003, 04:27 PM

Hi Amy,
I have a positive ANA wih the nucleolar pattern. I'm not sure what that means though. I have SLE (systemic lupus)and have been going through tons of testing the last two weeks. Symptoms for me include painful joints and muscles. I ALWAYS hurt, but refusing all meds at this point. Not sure I can hold out any longer. I also have the antiphospolipid antibody syndrome. Recuperating from open heart surgery due to blood clots in heart. I'm only 43 but feel like 73. What are your symptoms?

Sampy123 · 09-28-2003, 04:34 PM

Amy,
Forgot to add that my MRI is showing active white matter lesions in my brain. Just finished testing for MS, awaiting results this week.

Jessica618 · 09-29-2003, 01:55 PM

I am going through the same thing. I have no syptoms of schleroderma, but I have the nucleolar pattern. My main symptoms are fatigue, muscle/joint pain and memory loss.

amyleigh28 · 09-29-2003, 04:23 PM

Jessica: have you been diagnosed with anything? I have extreme fatigue, joint and muscle pain and memory problems also.

Sampy: Have you had that diagnoses long? What was you ANA titer?

I am just trying to find out all I can before I go to the rheumatologist so I will know better what to ask about. I'm getting very nervous about the whole thing. I bet I woke up 50 times last night. Boy, do I need some sleep!!