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Re: ANA test???
From: Cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 19:34:53 -0500 (CDT)
Lisa,
try not to worry. ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) test is very
non-specific. and your result is even less worrisome. the
rheumatolgist will help you figure out if your test result is
significant or not. s/he will help you come up with a plan to help
aleviate your joint pain and stiffness. some antibiotics and aspirin
can cause false positive ANAs. having a positive ANA does NOT mean you
have SLE. take care
At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Lisa wrote:
>
>I had some blood work done 2 times. The first set came back fine, and
>everything but the ANA came back fine this time. It came back neither
>positive NOR negative. I believe the nurse called it equivical if I am
>not mistaken. The physician's assistant (the Dr was gone for the day
>already) wanted to sent me to a rheumatologist for further testing. I'm
>wondering what this means when a test comes back this way, and if this
>is cause for great concern. My reason for getting the blood work was
>that I have had joint stiffness and pain (mostly in the morning, or
>after times of rest) for the last several months, plus some headaches
>and a few heart palpitations. I am a worrier, and now it's the
>weekend....I don't feel I have symptoms of lupus. Just wondering what
>you think on this result. Thanks
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