A recent blood test has shown an ANA of 1:320 with a homogenous pattern. I get tested every year or so because of my toxic exposures at the world trade center in 2001, and because many others who also responded have since developed various autoimmune diseases. I have been positive several times in the past with a 1:160 only to have a normal test the next time. This is the highest it has been. I was also tested this time and in the past for RA but that was negative. I did have one positive reading a few years ago for sjorgens, only to be negative the next two times i did it. Anyone have any suggestions for additional blood testing. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is one thought, because of the prevalence amongst other responders, but i dont fit the symptoms.

I have Axonal Peripheral Neuorpathy with some demyelination in my feet and legs past the knees, and in my hands and wrist area which has progressed slowly but steadily for over 15 years now. Im pretty sure it has also started to affect my small fiber nerves.