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Lupus, Sjogren’s, RA and a list of autoimmune tests came back negative. I have several deep enlarged cervical lymph nodes and a swollen left submandibular node, one of which was biopsied and was negative. PET scan lit up in left myelohyoid muscle to hyoid bone, but they’ve ruled out lymphoma, and tonsils out three weeks ago negative (left tonsil larger. All okay. Just lymph node full of lymphocytes. My tests are weird enough to be concerning but not diagnostic enough. 😢 Yes, I’m currently being… read more

May 20, 2024
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No, multiple sclerosis (MS) itself does not cause a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test. ANA tests are commonly used to detect autoimmune disorders, but MS is primarily diagnosed based on other criteria such as MRI findings and the presence of oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid. A positive ANA test might Show Full Answer

No, multiple sclerosis (MS) itself does not cause a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test. ANA tests are commonly used to detect autoimmune disorders, but MS is primarily diagnosed based on other criteria such as MRI findings and the presence of oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid. A positive ANA test might indicate other autoimmune conditions, which can sometimes coexist with MS or share similar symptoms. It's important to discuss these results with your healthcare provider to explore what they might mean in your specific case.

May 20, 2024
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Thank you. Makes sense. I do have selective IgM deficiency. Maybe that is what is going on.

May 20, 2024

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