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If you are at the end of a flare up, can this affect your ANA result? Or does it not matter if Lupus is active or not?

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NeuronerdDoaty

The first 10 or so years my ANA was only positive during a flare. Now it’s always positive.

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Thanks for your feedback

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miccika1

ANA number is NOT marker of how active the disease is or not.

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cathART in reply to miccika1

Thanks, wasn’t sure.

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