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DNA high?

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Bayamón, PR
January 2
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Are you asking about high anti-DNA antibody levels in your blood tests?

High anti-DNA (also called anti-dsDNA) antibodies are commonly found in people with lupus. These antibodies attack your own DNA and are one of the specific markers doctors look for when diagnosing lupus.

When anti-DNA levels are elevated, it can mean
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Are you asking about high anti-DNA antibody levels in your blood tests?

High anti-DNA (also called anti-dsDNA) antibodies are commonly found in people with lupus. These antibodies attack your own DNA and are one of the specific markers doctors look for when diagnosing lupus.

When anti-DNA levels are elevated, it can mean:
- Active lupus disease
- Increased risk of kidney involvement (lupus nephritis)
- A potential lupus flare

Your doctor will interpret these results alongside your symptoms and other test results. Anti-DNA levels can change over time, so they're sometimes used to monitor disease activity.

If your anti-DNA is high, talk with your doctor about what this means for your specific situation and whether any treatment adjustments might be needed.

January 2
A MyLupusTeam Member

Had shingles shot just in case

January 2
A MyLupusTeam Member

So yes I have very high score when it comes to everything or too low I have
30 active autoimmune diseases at this moment. I just keep telling myself
I’m just like everybody else and I will just keep going but it’s getting
harder My First test was an ANA test. It was so high and I got shingles
and I’ve broke everything. I have vertigo. It’s just so many things I just
got flooded. It’s a good distraction.

January 2
A MyLupusTeam Member

OMG. My anti DNA and ANA are extremely high, especially the anti DNA

January 11

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