During my high-risk pregnancy, a thorough
blood panel was drawn. I was found to have
Lupus anticoagulants, and subsequent
testing revealed positive antinuclear
antibodies, though my double-strand DNA
was negative.
Im a 30 y.o. female, 16w5d pregnant.
The only symptoms I have that would
coincide with an autoimmune disorder, are
fatigue, joint and muscle pain (Especially
in my hips, lower back, and neck). I
suffer from other issues, as well, mostly
psychiatric related to anxiety and
depression.
My OB says that since the dbl strand was
negative, they are certain I do not have
lupus. However, from what Ive researched
this test can fluctuate, and in a group of
100 lupus patients, only 62 (or 67) had a
+ dbl strand dna result.
Even if I dont have lupus, isnt the +ANA
with lupus anticoagulants, fairly
indicative that there is definitely
something going on with my immune system?
