What Causes Intermittent Body Pain And Fatigue While Having Connective Tissue Disorder?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

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Question : I have had trouble with episodes of body aches and fatigue which has been getting worse over the last several years. I just had blood work which showed MY ANA was elevated, DNA DS elevated and anticentromere antibody elevated.. does this mean I have a connective tissue disorder? PS mother has Discoid lupus, sister just diagnosed with Sjogrens thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can develop connective tissue disorder later.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
With elevated levels of ANA, DNA DS and anticentromere antibody with a positive family history you do have high chances of developing autoimmune disease like lupus later.
You presently do not have any symptoms but it is better to start with a treatment to delay the onset and reduce the severity of problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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