Can anyone give any insight on my possible lupus diagnosis?

[rosael56]

Hi! I'm new to this forum. I've been unwell now for nearly 2 years. Mainly fatigue, but also dizziness, brain fog, malaise, joint pains etc.

I was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism a year ago and treatment has made no difference. I was also diagnosed with POTS (dysautonomia) in the summer. But despite treatment I still have many symptoms, and many of them don't fit the conditions I am diagnosed with.

So my GP did some more blood tests and I got these results:

ANA 1:80 homogeneous

ENA positive

Anti-dsDNA 36.5 (>35 positive)

My GP suggested Lupus based on these results. I am now waiting for rheumatology.

I just wondered if anyone could give me insight on my blood tests? I'm aware my ANA and dsDNA are fairly low positives, but could I still have Lupus?

I do get some symptoms which fit for it. I get flare ups of joint pain in both my wrists at the same time, which is so severe I have to wear wrists braces for a week or two until it passes. I have horrible fatigue, I often feel achy/malaise as if I have flu. I have had painful swollen lymph nodes a couple of times for no apparent reason. I have hair loss, bladder issues, stomach issues. So far I HAVE NOT had any rashes or fevers.

Thank you for anyone who has read this/any replies!