ANA test - Sjogrens, Lupus?

[Minimouse1]

Hi, I'm a Hashi thyroid patient. I have been suffering with rashes which seem to be related to the sun. I was referred to Dermatology who performed an ANA test to rule out Lupus. My results show positive for ANA and anti-La antibodies but negative for ds-DNA. I have no clue what this may indicate - sjögren's syndrome - lupus, none of these?? I haven't had my next clinic appointment yet for an explanation but am very worried. Anyone else had this test or similar results that may understand this????

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[Barrister]

I was ANA positive but negative the others and was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis.

Clemmie

[Batty1 in reply to Barrister]

I have PSA as well ! Awful disease

[Batty1]

Looks like you have sjögren's and not lupus.

[Minimouse1 in reply to Batty1]

Mmmm yes, I was thinking along those lines. Will have to see what Consultant says - he may or may not order further tests yet I haven't had my follow up clinic appointment.

[Batty1 in reply to Minimouse1]

I don’t know about further tests (maybe biopsy)? I was diagnosed with sjögren's years ago I was offered Restasis and declined I didn’t want to be dependent on an eye drop forever, its gotten worse when my thyroid was removed.

[Minimouse1 in reply to Batty1]

Sorry to hear that. The only symptom I've suffered with is vaginal dryness so far. Only recently I have noticed the rims of my eyes feeling irritated or sore but usually only after waking on a morning. At other times of day I don't notice much apart from blurred vision but I had put that down to the insufficient B12.

[Batty1 in reply to Minimouse1]

I get blurry eyes as well, pretty annoying and I get dry mouth and nose (ouch) dental health is important. If you’re menopausal this makes things worse. I feel like my dryness comes and goes almost like an attack.