Hello, Interesting the feedback on this subject. My Rhumatologist started me on methotrexate, Which I am scared of. Monday starts a new week for me as I will be going in for a MRI. Hopefully this will give us many answers to questions we have.
Last week my eyes were so bothersome this week they are much better, However when I go to focus on something it takes a moment for my eyes to adjust if that makes sense to any of you.
Thanks for listening to me ramble...
Kate
As many of you know, I have had a diagnosis of MS for 13 years. I have had one positive ANA and the last one I had done at the end of last year was negative. My SED rate was 19. My RA was only slightly elevated.
So I don't know if that throws out the therory that all people with MS has positive ANA's. I was always of the thought that the ANA would be elevated since I had MS.
It all confuses me, for sure. Maybe Quix can straighten us out on this one.
Heather
I've had tests indicating elevated sed rates, C-reactive protein, and positive ANA. They fluctuate, though. My sed rate, although elevated sometimes (sometimes perfectly normal), has never been that high. The ANA has always been low-titer positive (1:80, 1:160 I believe)--not indicative of lupus.
I've been told that many people with MS, however, have a positive ANA. What's weird is, my PCP is sending me to get a whole bunch of blood tests, including the arthritis panel again (been diagnosed with MS this year)--with never a arthritis-like complaint at this last visit during this week. Maybe he's thinking I may have lupus, too?
Keep us posted on your neuro visit. Best of wishes at that appointment.
Deb
Hi, A normal Sed rate is 0-20. Mine is 79
A Sedrate means inflamation, cancer etc.
Kate
I'm not sure of the significance w/MS either, but thought the Sed rate shows inflammation levels.
I know mine was a "1" go figure. And the only time it was elevated was when I was knee deep in that allergic reaction. And, that SED rate was not the only thing inflamed for sure.
Anyone care to elaborate?
ttys,
Shell
Interesting.....my RA is neg...but my Sed rate has been high for a few years...and my ANA is also positive...but not be antibodies??
keep us updated if you can..thanks
wobbly
LL
That's very interesting...I recently had the RA blood test which was negative, but still waiting on the Sed rate, I think. Anyone know what that's about? What's normal?
Blessings, Kate, hope you get some good treatment.
Mary Kay