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  • May 1, 2009, 03:22 PM
    danielnoahsmommy
    I just had a blood test ANA positive SS-b for sjogren's slightly positive
    Does this mean I definitely have Sjogren's?:confused:
  • May 1, 2009, 05:01 PM
    tickle

    That is such a toughy to answer, luvvy. There is only one way you will hear that and its from your doctor.

    Here is a webesite and even I had to look up this one. It is an autoimmune disease:

    Sjogren's Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com - 63k

    How in the heck did you ever come across this one ! Please let us know ASAP.

    Ms tick
  • May 1, 2009, 05:09 PM
    danielnoahsmommy

    I finally did something for myself and found an intern. They did some blood work because I was have allot of injuries. She said she wanted to test me for connective tissue disorders. And this is what turned up. Along with very poor iron. I will be receiving infusions in about 10 days. 10 in a 5 week period.
  • May 1, 2009, 06:31 PM
    tickle

    You were so lucky to have a diagnosis. Let alone a non-positive one at the moment, maybe to be something to get you sorted out with the proper meds and the road to recovery. We are with you all the way :)

    Kindest regards

    Tick
  • May 1, 2009, 06:49 PM
    danielnoahsmommy

    Thanks... but I am so confused. When I went to my hematologist today for the iron... she said it's only slightly positive therefore irrelevant. I thought a positive was a positive
  • May 1, 2009, 06:54 PM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danielnoahsmommy View Post
    i thought a positive was a positive

    Only in pregnancy, LOL. In other disorders a positive can mean that it is suggestive of one thing or another.
  • May 1, 2009, 07:05 PM
    J_9
    Here is a good overview of what the ANA test is all about.

    ANA: The Test
  • May 1, 2009, 07:22 PM
    danielnoahsmommy

    Thank you j-9 I guess I have to wait till the 11 to see a rumatologist(sp?)

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