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I have been ill since early February with severe fatigue, body aches, muscle aches ( arms and legs predominately feel a burning sensation within), low grade fever every day ( 99.9). Yet for a week recently my fever arose to 102.6. then returned to the low grade of 99.9- 99.0 some days higher than others. Simultaneously I had a sinus infection which was treated with two courses of antibiotics. I have been to the physician and an internist. The internist performed a Mono blood test which is normal, then a series of Lupus tests which the internist ran a few times. My ANA came back positive. I am not able to lead a normal life and I am frustrated that there seems to be little answers if any. I am scheduled to see a Rhoematologist and a disease specialist. I have already had an HIV exam as well as other sexually transmitted disease bolo tests performed and all have returned negative- which is no surprize to me as I am married and we are not active for 8 years now. I don t know what is next. I also have thyroid disease ( nearly 12 years now) and taking Levo thyroxine daily. My recent annual blood test is within the normal range. What am I to expect the physicians to do next and what will they look for and what questions should I ask? Thank you.
The presence of large amount of autoantibodies or ANAs can indicate an autoimmune disease. ANAs could signal the body to begin attacking itself which can lead to autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, drug-induced lupus, and autoimmune hepatitis. A positive ANA can also be seen in juvenile arthritis.rule out fibromyalgia, There is a blood test -- called FM/a -- that identifies markers produced by immune system blood cells in people with fibromyalgia.treatment program may include medications, exercise, stress reduction, sleep strategies
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The presence of large amount of autoantibodies or ANAs can indicate an autoimmune disease. ANAs could signal the body to begin attacking itself which can lead to autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, drug-induced lupus, and autoimmune hepatitis. A positive ANA can also be seen in juvenile arthritis.rule out fibromyalgia, There is a blood test -- called FM/a -- that identifies markers produced by immune system blood cells in people with fibromyalgia.treatment program may include medications, exercise, stress reduction, sleep strategies