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I have had done Rheunatologists diagnose me with Lupus, yet previous doctors have diagnosed me with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease.

January 28, 2023
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Changes in ANA test results can occur for several reasons:

- Multiple Autoimmune Conditions: If you have other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, or scleroderma, your ANA test results may show mixed patterns
- Lupus Severity: Certain ANA patterns are found more frequently in people with Show Full Answer

Changes in ANA test results can occur for several reasons:

- Multiple Autoimmune Conditions: If you have other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, or scleroderma, your ANA test results may show mixed patterns.
- Lupus Severity: Certain ANA patterns are found more frequently in people with severe lupus.
- Disease Activity: ANA levels may change with disease activity, but they cannot reliably determine the level of disease activity.

Always discuss your results with your doctor for accurate interpretation.

July 21, 2024

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