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Posted by drew (Member # 25220) on :

Hi All,

I have had a positive ANA for years now. Does anyone know what kind of effect someone having a positive ANA would have on Igenix testing/Lyme in general?

Thanks,

Drew

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

I just know that my LLMD told me it is common for lyme patients to have positive ANA's....me included.

He said it usually becomes normal with treatment.

I assume that chronic infection starts an autoimmune process causing the positive ANA.

Not sure if it has any effect on Igenex testing.

Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :

I always have had a borderline speckled ANA. Rheumatologist says no big deal. They assured me it's not Lyme. [Smile]