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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Pepe, A positive ANA is not specific for lupus. I'm glad you are being sent to a rheumatologist. They can run the lupus specific antibody tests and look at all of your symptoms to make sure (or did they run those?).
I hope you don't have lupus but if you do, it is manageable. I've known a lot of people with lupus (volunteered for 10 yrs. to the local foundation). It's like MG, it can be mild or worse. It's different for everyone.
Try not to put the cart before the horse. I know it's hard to wait for answers. And it does really suck to have more than one AI disease (I have 2).
Just hang in there and take care of yourself. Pamper yourself!!!!!
Annie
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Annie:
Thank you. No they did not run the specific Lupus antibody tests. She said I need to see the Rheum. She did tell me that an ANA is positive in 90% of Lupus patients. You are right, it is hard to wait. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
Thanks again!