Hello

[BEAMY7]

Hi everyone! I am new to this site, and I'm not in the UK, but I bounced in where I saw a question of someone having had a positive DSdna then a negative. I can't find that question now. This has just happened to me.. anyone else?

[PMRpro]

On the top right corner you will see a search box - I typed "positive DSdna then a negative" and got a whole list of posts in that vein.

[BEAMY7 in reply to PMRpro]

thank you!

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi BEAMY7,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community!

Although dsDNA antibodies are very specific for lupus (as they are not typically seen in any other condition or in healthy population) only approximately 60% of people with SLE will test ‘positive’. Therefore if someone is positive for these antibodies, it often means they have lupus, but if they are negative it does not necessarily mean they do not have lupus. For more information, you can read our blog article on ‘getting a diagnosis of lupus’ here: lupusuk.org.uk/getting-diag...

It is possible for people to experience periods of remission where their lupus is controlled and they feel relatively better; reducing the signs of their symptoms.

We offer a free information pack which contains factsheets, guides, a list of helplines and a list of LUPUS UK contacts who you can chat with over the telephone. To download this pack please click here: lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

[lotsoissues]

It’s happened to me too

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi BEAMY7 ,

Could this have been the post you saw?

healthunlocked.com/lupusuk/...