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My ANA-positive daughter is negative now. Is pregnancy safe?
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter had a little girl four years ago. About three months postpartum, she fell down a flight of stairs injuring her back. At the same time, she had a very bad cold. When her back continued to give her pain after seeing the orthopedist, she went to a neurologist. Her blood work sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, there have been cases where ANA once positive becomes negative towards the later part. Initially, it may have been induced by pregnancy or any infection but over course of time, it becomes negative. As for your friend, I would suggest we do ENA (extractable nuclear ... Read Full »
What does severe fatigue with positive ANA test indicate?
Query: Hello doctor,I started to become very fatigued. My doctor sent me for some lab work and my ANA tested positive when a high membrane pattern of 1:1280. I have pain in my hands and back of my legs and the fatigue has continued since then. I also developed a bumpy rash on my abdomen. I was put on an an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your test suggests that you are suffering from a connective tissue disease. The symptoms may be nonspecific like you have fatigue, arthritis, rash, dry eyes, and mouth. It is advisable to do an extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) to reveal which particular antibodies are posi... Read Full »