Thanks for both of your answers.
I was tested further for Lupus. My doctor tested me for SSA and SSB, anti smith, and anti DNA antibodies all were negative except for the ANA which was 1:80 fine speckled. This was in December 2010. I also had a lip biopsy in February which was also negative, so that ruled out Sjogrens---at least for now.
I was tested for both TPOab and TGab and they were negative. That's why the diagnosis of Hashi's is a little confusing to me, even though I have most of the symptoms. Glad to hear that yes, you can still have Hashi's with just a positive ANA. Unfortunately, I do suspect I may have more than one auto immune disease. I hope I'm wrong! Guess I will just have my Rheumy check me from time to time for any positive antibody tests, other than the ANA to keep track of it. That is the only thing I can think of to do. Thanks for responding, Terri
did your dr explain to you about the ana? this could also be a sign of lupus, i would ask for further information from your doctor. usually without follow-up information medically, patients can get the wrong diagnosis from this type of test results. either way, it is definitely an auto-immune deficiency.
Positive ANA can be a sign of a variety of autoimmune diseases, not just lupus.