Does anyone know the significance of raised Anti Nuclear Antibodies? (ANA)

[mitzygaynor]

Have seen Prof. D'Cruz and despite having raised anticardiolipin antibodies 15 years ago following recurrent miscarriage, levels are now negative, although ANA are raised. Prof thinks my diagnosis of MS is definate as my 2nd MRI was improved and thats not commomplace in APS.

However, my MS nurse states that raised ANA is not a feature of MS??

Don't know where to turn.

Can anyone offer any advice please?

[Manofmendip]

Hi Mitzy

Sorry that you are having these confusing results.

I think that you need to email Prof D'Cruz and ask him to clarify things for you.

Best wishes.

Dave xx

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ANA markers are linked to lupus and not APS, but you really need to clarify with David D'Cruz as to why they were mentioned.