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So I had a negative ANA test, and I know from what I remember that Lyme can cause a positive ANA, so if I have a neg. ANA test, is that a pretty definate that I don't have Lupus?
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jloisu
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I have had a few IND/Borderline ANAs and was told each time that Fibro can cause that. Don't know what to think to be honest.
My Dad is a doc and he thinks that blood tests are "point in time" measurements that may not tell the true story. Plus, many docs consider the "normal" ranges of results to mean the patient is "normal" which is often not the case.
So, the probability that you don't have Lupus is high, but it is possible. I know that doesn't help...
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Sounds like you're in the clear! Just my opinion.
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Joe, I had a + ANA test which indicated RA & my fibromyalgia pain was then dx.
I did a search on NIH's medlineplus site, and found this for you. It's written in user friendly language so I use it often. Tells about the illnesses, the meds for each, & medical dictionary for THAT illness! Good luck.
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There is a type of Lupus which tests negative for ANA. That being said, it's pretty rare.
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There is something called "seronegative Lupus," which tends to be rare. I learned that from one of the llmd/rheumys. I also spoke with an associate of my husband's who told me that she came up negative on ANAs and finally her dermatologist took a skin biopsy which found that she did have lupus.
So, usually a negative ANA can denote no lupus, but there are other blood tests as well that can corroborate that.
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