ANA and Lupus?

hopeisnotdead

So I hada  recurrent loss panel run days after I lost my second baby and they said all 11 tests came back within normal range, but one did not. My ANA came back abnormal which could possibly lead to a diagnosis for lupus. I am wanting any and all information because I am just trying to take this new information in.

SnowflakeBride06

First, I am so sorry for your losses. Second, a positive ANA doesn't always mean lupus. It could point to something autoimmune though.

I was dx with lupus this summer prior to my loss after suffering from headaches, unexplained fever and fatigue.  

My ANA was elevated and they did a full panel workup and I have the lupus markers.

With my loss, it looks like it was likely chromosomal abnormality and nothing related to the lupus.  I am not sure how far along you were but the antiphosolipid antibody if you have it (related to the ANA and lupus) could be a cause to later pregnancy loss as it interferes with blood flow to the placenta.  I am antiphospholipid - but they will test for that if the other results for lupus come back +.

Hope that helps. PM if you have other questions. 

CeCe8579

I was dx'd with lupus 12 years ago. My RE doesn't seem to think it is causing any of my issues but I'm not sure! Good luck! I wish I had more advice!