[Lex&angels]

I don't have all my results yet and I haven't seen or talked to a doctor yet, but I tested positive for anti-nuclear antibodies, with a strong positive result (640, when 80 is the upper limit of normal)

I don't know what this means yet but it points to several different types of autoimmune diseases, especially lupus.

Has anyone else had this? I'm freaking out (calling dr first thing tomorrow!)

[mmllhh]

Hey lady, i have lupus. so if you want any answers ask away.

Did they tell you what the Pattern was?

[Lex&angels]

The pattern is speckled, not sure exactly what that means.

How did they diagnose lupus for you? I have three things : the b/w I just got, chronic fatigue and joint pain (especially in the summer)

Do they think that lupus is causing your losses?
And is there something that can be done?

[mmllhh]

They don't think that the Lupus is causing my losses, just that i am a old broad.
The Speckled pattern is what they see in lupus patients. It isn't a definative yes, but it leans that way. You usually have to have 4 of the markers for lupus for you to be diagnosed. I have the fatigue, malar rash, joint pain, mouth sores (painless) and a positive speckled ana. I've also had pleuresy and that is another sign of lupus. I get fevers everyday, usually in the afternoon and I get night sweats from time to time.
I would suggest that you stay out of the sun and wear spf 70 until you get a diagnosis, Sun exposure can trigger a flair.